VCE Drinking Water Checks

Prince William County Residents who need to have their well, spring, or cistern drinking water safety checked can have it done by the Virginia Cooperative Extension in November. 

VCE - Prince William

Drinking Water Clinic

Kick-off: November 5, 2012, 7 - 8:30pm

Sample Drop off: Wednesday November 7, 6:30am-10am ONLY*

Results Interpretation Meeting: December 5, 2012, 7 - 8:30pm

Old Courthouse, 9246 Lee Avenue

Manassas, VA 20110-5073

The goal of the Virginia Household Water Quality Program is to improve the water quality of Virginians with private water supplies, such as wells, springs and cisterns.  The kick-off meeting introduces water quality concerns in our area, kits will be provided. Samples are  collected on a specific date to drop off for analysis.  The interpretation meeting explains the test report and what possible options participants may consider to deal with water problems and answer specific questions.

Samples are analyzed for the following: iron, manganese, nitrate, lead, arsenic, fluoride, sulfate, pH, total dissolved solids, hardness, sodium, copper, total coliform bacteria and E. Coli bacteria. 

For more information on this statewide program go to www.wellwater.bse.vt.edu/clinics

How much does it cost? $49. NO CASH PLEASE - CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS ONLY! Fee will be collected at the KICK OFF MEETING 11/5.

To register for this class, or to ask questions about the program, please call 703-792- 6285 or jgraham@pwcgov.org

*Water Samples must be dropped off on November 7 between the hours of 6:30 and 10am

at the VCE - Prince William Office, 8033 Ashton, Suite 105, Manassas, 20109.

If you are a person with a disability and require any auxiliary aids, services or other accommodations to participate in this workshop, please notify Virginia Cooperative Extension at 703-792-6285/TDD PC 1-800-828-1120.