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 Well Water Nitrate Screening Clinics
- Saturday, April 22nd, 2023 from 12:00 – 4:00 pm | Earth Fest 2023 - Glen Park, 361 W Park St, River Falls, WI 54022
- Wednesday, June 14th 2023 from 1:00 – 5:00 pm | Agriculture Service and Education Center - 1960 8th Ave, Baldwin, WI 54002
- Wednesday, July 12th 2023 from 1:00 – 5:00 pm | Hammond Townhall - 1816 County Road E, Hammond, WI 54015
- Wednesday, August 16th 2023 from 1:00 – 5:00 pm | Warren Townhall - 720 112th St, Roberts, WI 54023
- Wednesday, September 6th 2023 from 1:00 – 5:00 pm | St. Croix County Services 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:
- United States Postal Services (USPS)
- First Class Mail
- Priority Mail
- Express Mail
- UPS
- UPS-Ground
Don't feel comfortable testing your water, consider hiring:
Results
Results will be mailed directly to you within 10-working days from the date received by the lab.
Available Analyses
More Information
Wisconsin DNR-Private Well Testing
- Groundwater Susceptibility Map of County
- Choosing a Water Treatment Device (PDF)
- DNR Publication About Pesticides (PDF)
- Groundwater Flow System In Pierce, Polk and St. Croix Counties (PDF)
- Human Health Concerns Related to Lead (PDF)
- Improving Your Private Well Water System (PDF)
- Introduction to Groundwater in St. Croix County (PDF)
- Licensed Pump Installer (PDF)
- Licensed Well Driller (PDF)
- Licensed Well Inspector (PDF)
- Maintaining Your Home Well Water System (PDF)
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Adam Meade
Water Resources & Outreach SpecialistPhone: 715-381-4933
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Community Development Department - Hudson
Physical Address
1101 Carmichael Rd
Suite 1200
Hudson, WI 54016
Phone: 715-386-4680Fax: 715-245-4250