Keep Your Family Safe With Well Water Testing

• Coliform Bacteria – Every Year
• Nitrate – Every Year
• Arsenic – At Least Once
• Lead – At Least Once
• Manganese – At Least Once

Well Testing, Results, and Options – MN Dept. of Health: The Minnesota Department of Health offers resources and guidance on how and where to get your private well tested.

Order Water Tests – Minnesota Well Owners Organization: The Minnesota Well Owners Organization offers well testing clinics across the state.

Free nitrate screenings available – Minnesota Corn Growers Association: This spring, Minnesota Corn is offering free nitrate screenings of well water, and additional water sources, to corn farmers. The screenings are an easy way to better understand water conditions and the potential for nutrient loss on your farm. If you are interested in submitting a sample for testing or have questions, please contact your MCGA District Field Manager. Free testing will be offered throughout the spring and early summer, and results are confidential.

Tap In – Safe Drinking Water for SE MN: Free testing is available for private well users in southeast Minnesota on a first come, first served basis while funding is available. Visit the Testing Services Page to find your options & local County contact  for more information.

Wells & Drinking Water – Dakota County: Dakota County offers a free test for private well users located within the county. Visit the link for more information on grant eligibility, application, and testing.