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Managing Your Private Well Water System
Managing Your Private Well Water System
Private well owners are responsible for their drinking water quality and safety. Emerging contaminants present a unique challenge, as there is limited information and resources for well owners to use when testing and treating their wells. The Natural Resources Institute is detected to providing the most up to date information for private well owners when managing their wells.
Private Well Testing
Understanding what contaminants you can may want to test for and why is essential for maintaining your well’s water quality. Check out the following resources for more information about testing your well.
PFAS Lab Analysis in Wisconsin
Find labs certified by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to test for PFAS in drinking water.
Tests For Private Well Users
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services and the Department of Natural Resources have released this fact sheet detailing which tests they recommend for private well users, including emerging contaminants, as well as contact information for question.
Water WELLness
The Water and Environmental Analysis Lab worked with the Wisconsin State Geological and Natural History Survey to create the “Water WELLness” guide. This is an online, self-paced course that explains the basics of caring for a private well and what contaminants you may want to test for, including emerging contaminants.
Private Well Maintenance
It is important to interpret your drinking water test results accurately and make decisions about well treatment, if necessary. Find resources to help understand your lab report and choosing effective treatment below.
How to read your private well water lab report
Drinking water lab reports are technical documents outlining the quality of your water. Below are guides for understanding your lab report and recommended next steps.
How to read your private well PFAS lab report
PFAS drinking water lab reports are technical documents outlining the concentrations of different PFAS compounds in your water. Below are guides for understanding your lab report and recommended next steps.
Treatment devices for private well contaminants
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has released this fact sheet explaining which treatment devices are effective for contaminants in private wells.
Questions?
Contact us if you have follow up questions regarding these resources. If you have specific questions regarding health or environmental contamination we recommend reaching out to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services or Department of Natural Resources.
Environmental Health
Questions about environmental health, such as your health and drinking water? Reach out to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services at dhsenvhealth@dhs.wisconsin.gov.
Environmental Contaminants
Learn more about environmental contaminants at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources or reach out with your PFAS specific questions at DNRPFASInquiries@wisconsin.gov.