Why Homeowners Need To Test Drinking Water
About 95% of rural residents use private wells to supply drinking water. These wells, which tap into local groundwater, are designed to provide clean, safe drinking water. Improperly constructed, or poorly maintained wells can create a pathway for fertilizers, bacteria, pesticides, or other materials to enter the water supply. Once in the groundwater, contaminants can flow from your property to a neighbor's well, or from a neighbor's property to your well.
» For more information, read the Well Water Testing Fact Sheet
» Click here to download the Well Water Testing brochure
For information on some common drinking water pollutants, click the links below:
Drinking Water Treatment Systems
Arsenic
Coliform Bacteria
Lead
Nitrate
For information on drinking water treatment systems for your home, click here.
For information on laboratories that test drinking water, click here.
What do the test results mean?
Use a water quality interpretation tool to understand what your drinking water test results mean. If you have any further questions, please contact us at (435) 797-2580. You can also compare your results to the Utah drinking water standards.