Drinking water testing coming in May, so mark your calendars
2021 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 May 17, 2021 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 May 19, 2021 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 sent to each participant either by email or mail, and a pre-recorded or live video presentation will be made available to help explain the summary results and recommendations to address problems. 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 | May 17, 2021 8:30am-5:00pm May 19, 2021 7:30am – 9:00am June 21, 2021 6:00 pm | Botetourt Extension Office 9 W. Main St. Fincastle VA Botetourt Extension Office 9 W. Main St. Fincastle VA Results will be emailed, or mailed along with a link to a video explaining the results. Local Agents are available by phone to answer any questions. | Kate Lawrence MCL87@vt.edu 540-473-8260 |
–Submitted by Kate Lawrence, VA Tech Cooperative Extension
