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Private Well Resources

Order a Water Test
The private well owner is solely responsible for making sure their water is safe to consume. 

Sample Collection Instructions

A guide to properly collecting a drinking water sample for the Spring 2019 Iowa Well Survey.  
​NOTE: Always review the instructions provided with the water sampling kit.  Some tests require different collection methods.
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Home Owner's Guide to Private Wells

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Home Treatment Guide

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​Arsenic

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Bacteria and Nitrate

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Manganese

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Radium

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DID  YOU KNOW?

Approximately a quarter million people in Iowa depend on private wells for their household water supply. ​
Private well water is unregulated, and testing is not required as it is for municipal water systems. ​
The well owner is responsible for maintaining their well and testing the water supply.
Routine laboratory analysis can determine the presence and concentration of various contaminants in a private drinking water supply. 

Grants-to-Counties Program Guide

The Grants-to-Counties Program provides free water testing to Iowa residents whose primary source of drinking water comes from private wells. Find out how.
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Home Buyer's Guide to Private Wells

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