The 2025 Drinking Water Clinics for residents with private water systems (wells, springs, and cisterns) will take place in late October. The clinics are operated by local Virginia Cooperative Extension offices and registration, which is limited, is open now and residents are encouraged to sign up early.
Each test costs $70 and is comparable to testing in the private market, typically costing $300.
Water DROP OFFS take place Wednesday, October 29.
Extension service staff provide help interpreting water test results and information about addressing problems.
Registration and additional information
- Lancaster County, Wednesday, October 29: Registration. For additional information, contact Jasmine Greer (email, (804) 462-5780).
- Northumberland County, Wednesday, October 29: Registration. For additional information, contact Trent Jones (email, (804) 580-5694).
- Richmond County, Wednesday, October 29: Registration. For additional information, contact Wendy Herdman (email, (804) 333-3420).
- Westmoreland County, Wednesday, October 29: Registration. For additional information, contact Stephanie Romelczyk (email, (804) 493-8924).
Included in testing
- Arsenic
- Bacteria (total coliform and E. coli)
- Copper
- Hardness
- Iron
- Lead
- Manganese
- Nitrate
- pH
- Sodium
- Total dissolved solids
- 16 other metals and elements