Private well water users should test their water regularly to ensure clean water.
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Testing your well water is the only way to detect most of the common contaminants in minnesota groundwater.
Ask the lab that will be doing your water test for instructions on how to collect the water sample and for sampling bottles.
The minnesota department of health mdh recommends well users test their water for coliform bacteria nitrate arsenic lead and manganese.
Go to well testing results and options for more information on how to test your well water and what to do with your test results.
This map and table show mdh accredited laboratories in minnesota that accept samples from private well owners and are certified to.
The presence of nitrate in well water also depends on the geology of the land around your well.
Long term clean water can be achieved through different means including.
Learn more about private well water quality topics at water quality well testing.
Since 1974 all water wells constructed in minnesota must meet requirements specified by the minnesota well code.
Or call the toll free private well owner hotline at 855 420 9355.
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The mdh s owner s guide to wells states that the homeowner is responsible for regularly testing their well water.
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Follow the instructions carefully to get accurate water test results.
Treatment and sanitation switching water supplies to municipal water or constructing a new well.
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Individual water tests or convenient test kits.
The department of public health and environment provides well water testing services to county residents for a modest fee.
Nitrate in your well water can come from animal waste private septic systems wastewater flooded sewers polluted storm water runoff fertilizers agricultural runoff and decaying plants.
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You cannot taste see or smell most contaminants.
While most private water wells in wisconsin provide safe drinking water some may become contaminated with bacteria and other contaminants that are not filtered out when the water soaks into the ground.
Understanding the results of a water test potential health impacts and recommendations for treatment solutions is made easy with this tool from the national groundwater.
To find state requirements or recommendations for well water testing.
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Test your private well water annually make sure you re serving your family safe drinking water.
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Accredited labs in minnesota accepting samples from private well owners pdf.
Private water wells however do not have the same testing requirements as municipal wells.
This includes laboratory analysis for bacteria annually.
A nitrate test is recommended for all wells.
Wells can provide safe water for many years but as wells age they may deteriorate and lose their ability to keep contaminants out of the water.
The minnesota department of health mdh well management program oversees public and private wells in minnesota.
