The minnesota department of health mdh recommends well users test their water for coliform bacteria nitrate arsenic lead and manganese.
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In 1993 the minnesota department of agriculture developed a walk in style of water testing clinic with the goal of increasing public awareness of nitrate contamination in rural drinking and livestock water supplies.
This map and table show mdh accredited laboratories in minnesota that accept samples from private well owners and are certified to.
Accredited labs in minnesota accepting samples from private well owners pdf.
218 829 7974 16326 airport rd brainerd mn 56401.
Is a certified water testing laboratory located in brainerd minnesota.
The department of public health and environment provides well water testing services to county residents for a modest fee.
Real estate related water testing.
The mwi database contains basic information such as location depth and static water level for wells drilled in minnesota.
Private well water users should test their water regularly to ensure clean water.
We offer testing for drinking water surface water wastewater and stormwater as well as onsite sampling and consulting services.
Go to well testing results and options for more information on how to test your well water and what to do with your test results.
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Source water assessments of public water systems assessments for all minnesota public water systems including a concise summary of available information regarding a water system s source s.
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The customized search tab on this page allows you to search for a laboratory that accepts samples from private homeowners.
A qualified groundwater professional familiar with microbiological water quality may be a water well system contractor hydrogeologist or microbiologist can determine if your water well system needs cleaning by conducting an anaerobic bacteria test a coliform test or other biofouling indicator tests that can indicate an accumulation of debris in the well.
This query returns the results of all the laboratories accredited for the safe drinking water program for the common parameters requested.
Details of the nitrate clinic water testing program.
Contact a certified water testing lab in your area to get a bacteria test kit.
Common searches include well water testing for coliform bacteria nitrates lead and copper.