Testing your well water is a good idea to ensure a safe and a reliable source of drinking water. Well testing is a process that measures the presence and amount of certain contaminants in the drinking water of privately owned wells. Some drinking water contaminants may come from coliform, nitrate and arsenic. Listed below are additional resources of information regarding coliform, nitrate, and arsenic:
•Coliform: Information from UCo Health.
•Coliform Information from Oregon Health Authority in English & Spanish
•Nitrate Information from Oregon Health Authority in English & Spanish
•Arsenic Information from Oregon Health Authority in English & Spanish
Additional Resources:
•Domestic Well Safety Handbook in English & Spanish
•Groundwater Protection and Well Stewardship from Oregon Health Authority.