Virginia Household Water Quality Program

Do you have a well or spring and wonder if your water is safe to drink?

The Virginia Household Water Quality program offers affordable water testing and education to improve the water quality and health of Virginians who rely on private wells and springs.

How much does it cost?  $70 per sample kit. 

Testing includes: bacteria, lead, copper, arsenic, iron, manganese, pH, hardness, sodium, sulfate, fluoride, and nitrate.

  Date and Time Location

Pick up pre-paid sample kit

Monday, October 7

9am - Noon

 

Drive thru process at: Parking lot across from old Courthouse

8311 Mary Ball Rd, Lancaster, VA

 

Drop off samples

Wednesday, October 9

 8 - 10 am

 

Drive thru process at: Parking lot across from old Courthouse

8311 Mary Ball Rd, Lancaster, VA

Results will be mailed or emailed

 

Mid to late November

 

To Register: 

Call the Lancaster County Extension office at 804-462-5780

Registration and payment due by October 4, 2024. Refunds are available, minus a $5 processing fee, if the refund request is received by October 8.  All refunds will incur a $5 processing fee.