More than one million homes and farms across Pennsylvania rely on private wells and springs for their drinking water—yet many owners are unaware of the steps needed to safeguard these vital supplies. The Safe Drinking Water Clinic is designed to empower private well and spring owners with the knowledge and tools to protect their water source, their property, and their health. Learn how to properly test your water, explore treatment options, and understand essential maintenance and inspection practices to ensure long-term water quality and system reliability. During this no-cost, two-hour workshop, participants will also have the opportunity to test their home’s drinking water and gain practical insights into protecting both their family and the shared groundwater resources beneath their feet.
Testing for any of the following may be offered: bacteria, pH, total dissolved solids, and nitrate nitrogen. Test results are not official; rather, they are intended to help participants determine how soon additional testing by a state-accredited laboratory should be considered. At a minimum, Penn State recommends testing every 12 to 14 months for bacteria (total coliform and E. coli) and every three years for pH and total dissolved solids.

Who is this for?

Anyone who gets their drinking water from a private water supply (well, spring, cistern).

What will you learn?

Groundwater basics

Proper well construction

How to protect your water supply

Water testing and treatment

 

Funding  for this event is provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.

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Space is limited - preregistration is required!