Drinking Water Program

The St. Croix County Community Development Department offers various programs throughout the year that provides residents with opportunities to test their private well water. Participation is voluntary and programs are developed to make testing convenient and ensure residents are working with State Certified Laboratories. Additionally, well owners learn about their drinking water and things that you can do to keep their water supply healthy.

Residents living in rural areas are encouraged to test their drinking water annually for certain contaminants like coliform bacteria. Often times a family may have no idea what is happening with their drinking water because some contaminants have no taste, odor, or color. Their presence can only be determined by testing with state-certified laboratories. 

Upcoming Free Drinking Water Testing Clinics

  • Wednesday, July 20th 2022 from 12:00 – 5:00 pm | Emerald Townhall - 2432 Co Rd G, Emerald, WI 54013
  • Wednesday, August 17th 2022 from 12:00 – 5:00 pm | St. Croix County Service Center - 1752 Dorset Lane, New Richmond, WI 54017

View this Youtube video created by the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point to see how to properly take a water sample at home.

Testing Options

The Community Development Department works directly with the UW-Steven’s Point Water & Environmental Analysis Lab and has their water test bottles available for your convenience. Water testing kits are also available for pick-up through Commercial Testing Labs.

Pick Up Sample Bottle

  • Pick up sample bottle(s) and instructions at one of the following locations:

Baldwin Agriculture Service & Education Center

  • 1960 8th Avenue, Suite 141, Baldwin, WI 54002
  • Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Hudson Government Center in the Community Development Department

  • Main Floor-1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, WI 54016
  • Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Community Services Center (New Richmond)

  • 1752 Dorset Lane, New Richmond, WI 54017
  • Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Collect Samples

  • The best time to drop off samples for shipment is just before the last pick-up time as specified by the carrier.
  • Keep sample bottle(s) chilled (fridge or on ice) until shipped
  • The lab must receive samples within 40-hours after collection (if bacteria is being sampled)
  • Please note: samples are not Hazardous
  • Plan to collect water samples after 2:00 p.m. on either Monday or Tuesday
  • How to collect a water sample

Shipping Options:

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Results

Results will be mailed directly to you within 10-working days from the date received by the lab.

Available Analyses