Water Testing offered by VTCE
Editor’s Note: You may want to check with the Number listed here for Kate Lawrence before the event as so much has changed on a daily basis for the past week.
2020 DRINKING WATER TESTING CLINIC
What’s in YOUR water? Did you know that private water supplies like wells and springs are unregulated? It is the responsibility of the homeowner to regularly test water quality, maintain the water system, and address any problems. Affordable, confidential water testing and education will be offered through Virginia Cooperative Extension offices in Botetourt county. Pick up your kits on April 13, 2020 between 8:30a.m. and 5:00p.m. at the Botetourt County Extension Office (9 West Main Street Fincastle, VA 24066), and plan to drop off your samples on April 15, 2020 between 7:30a.m. and 9:00a.m. at the Botetourt County Extension Office. Participation is voluntary and confidential. Water samples collected by participating homeowners will be analyzed for 14 parameters, including bacteria, metals, nitrate and hardness at a cost of $60. Results and water system care and maintenance information will be shared at an information meeting. All information is kept strictly confidential and results are reported only to the homeowner. Please contact Kate Lawrence at 540-473-8260 or MCL87@vt.edu to register! For more information about the Virginia Household Water Quality Program, as well as many resources relevant to private water systems, please visit www.wellwater.bse.vt.edu.
| Important Dates | |||
| Event | Date and Time | Location | Contact |
| Pick up sample bottles Drop off sample bottles Results/Interpretation Meeting | April 13, 20 8:30am-5:00pm April 15, 20 7:30am – 9:00am May 21, 20 6:00 pm | Botetourt Extension Office 9 W. Main St. Fincastle VA Botetourt Extension Office 9 W. Main St. Fincastle VA Fincastle Community Center *Behind Extension Office | Kate Lawrence MCL87@vt.edu 540-473-8260 |
