Test your drinking water regularly.

It is important to regularly test your private well or spring for contaminants to make sure your water is safe to drink. 

If you get a water bill, you are on public water. The Health Department recommends testing your water for lead. Learn about testing recommendations for public water

How to Test Your Private Drinking Water

The Health Department recommends testing your water with the Homeowner Testing Package every five years, and for bacteria every year. This package includes tests for bacteria, inorganic chemicals and gross alpha radiation, which are the most common drinking water contaminants in Vermont.

Follow these steps to test your water and find out if you need to treat it.

Private Drinking Water Contaminants

 

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Private Drinking Water Program

Phone: 802-489-7339

Email: AHS.VDHDrinkingWaterProgram@vermont.gov

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