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Water Quality Testing
Our on-site testing laboratory is certified for bacteria and nitrate analysis. Clean, safe drinking water is one of the most important elements of good health. Testing well water on an annual basis is one of the easiest things a private well owner can do to take care of their health and the health of their loved ones.
Test kits are available during regular business hours. Cost is $25 per sample. Samples are accepted Monday - Wednesday from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Other sampling times may be arranged.
Total Coliform (Bacteria) and E-Coli Testing
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Surface Water Testing (Beach Monitoring)
Surface water may be tested for E. coli. The only natural habitat of E. coli is the intestinal tract of warm-blooded animals. The recreational water guideline is less than 235 MPN/100 mL. An advisory is recommended between and 235 MPN/100 mL and 1000 MPN/100 mL. A closure is recommended at greater than 1000 MPN/100 mL.
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Nitrates
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PFAS/PFOA
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large group of human-made chemicals that have been used in industry and consumer products worldwide since the 1950s. The Wisconsin DNR has completed some initial rounds of voluntary municipal PFAS testing. To view the results visit the Voluntary PFAS Sampling Project Site.
Homeowners interested in testing their well water for PFAS can order test kits from certified laboratory.
List of Laboratories Certified for PFAS/PFOA analysis.
Other Contaminants
- Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene
- UW-Stevens Point Water and Environmental Analysis Laboratory
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