This year's Well Water Checkup will be on Wednesday, April
25, 2018 from 9am till 2pm. Screening is available to the first 50 well
owners in the District to come in, pre-register and pick up sampling supplies
and instructions. Sample supplies must be picked up by Tuesday, April
24. Come in to get supplies at the District office, 1124 Regal Row,
Austin, TX 78748.
The USEPA recommends that private water wells should be
tested annually for contaminants that can jeopardize the health of its users,
especially vulnerable populations like children, the elderly, or those with
compromised immune systems. Samples from private water wells will be
screened for common contaminants, including fecal coliform bacteria, nitrates,
and salinity.
You'll be able to bring in your water sample for analysis
on April 25 between 9am-2pm. Samples need to be less than 24 hours old
for best results. District staff will screen for salinity and nitrates
while you wait. Bacteria samples will be processed by an off-site
lab. Results will be mailed the following week. There will be an
after-hours drop-off available starting at 5:00pm on Tuesday, April 24.
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