What’s in YOUR water?  Did you know that private water supplies like wells are unregulated? It is the responsibility of the homeowner to regularly test water quality, maintain the water system, and address any problems.  Affordable water testing and education will be offered through Virginia Cooperative Extension in Westmoreland County.  Pre-registration and pre-payment is required; online registration is available at: https://tinyurl.com/VAHWQP-WE

Pick up your kits on October 14th from 7 am to 10 am at the Extension Office in the AT Johnson Building (18849 Kings Hwy, Montross).  Water samples collected by participating homeowners will be analyzed for 14 parameters, including bacteria, metals, nitrate and hardness at a cost of $70.  Financial assistance may be available.  Results will be sent to each participant by email; summary results and recommendations to address problems will be presented through a live video presentation. All information is kept strictly confidential.  Please contact VCE- Westmoreland at 804-493-8924 for more information and to register!  For more information about the Virginia Household Water Quality Program, as well as many resources relevant to private water systems, please visit www.wellwater.bse.vt.edu.