Contact a certified water testing lab in your area to get a bacteria test kit.
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The minnesota department of health mdh recommends well users test their water for coliform bacteria nitrate arsenic lead and manganese.
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The department of public health and environment provides well water testing services to county residents for a modest fee.
This query returns the results of all the laboratories accredited for the safe drinking water program for the common parameters requested.
Common searches include well water testing for coliform bacteria nitrates lead and copper.
The mdh recommends using an accredited laboratory to test your water.
This map and table show mdh accredited laboratories in minnesota that accept samples from private well owners and are certified to.
The mwi database contains basic information such as location depth and static water level for wells drilled in minnesota.
A qualified groundwater professional familiar with microbiological water quality may be a water well system contractor hydrogeologist or microbiologist can determine if your water well system needs cleaning by conducting an anaerobic bacteria test a coliform test or other biofouling indicator tests that can indicate an accumulation of debris in the well.
Accredited labs in minnesota accepting samples from private well owners pdf.
Details of the nitrate clinic water testing program.
We offer testing for drinking water surface water wastewater and stormwater as well as onsite sampling and consulting services.
To identify a laboratory to have your well water tested go to minnesota department of health mdh certified environmental laboratories.
Go to well testing results and options for more information on how to test your well water and what to do with your test results.
Source water assessments of public water systems assessments for all minnesota public water systems including a concise summary of available information regarding a water system s source s.
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The customized search tab on this page allows you to search for a laboratory that accepts samples from private homeowners.
In 1993 the minnesota department of agriculture developed a walk in style of water testing clinic with the goal of increasing public awareness of nitrate contamination in rural drinking and livestock water supplies.
Private well water users should test their water regularly to ensure clean water.
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