Drinking Water Program Testing Event

Program Information

Offering the opportunity for 150 private well owners to voluntarily test their drinking water
Voluntary program developed to:
- Make water testing convenient
- Help you learn about your drinking water
- Learn what you can do to keep your private water supply safe and healthy

Homeowners Package Includes tests for nitrate, coliform bacteria, pH, alkalinity, hardness, conductivity, corrosivity and chloride. (Recommended annually)	$52
DACT Screen Test	$30
Metals Package	$49
All 3 Test Packages (save $8.00)	$123
Home Radon Test Kits (pick-up in office only)	$10

Pre-order/Reserve water test:
- By phone (715-386-4680) or E-mail Tammy Traxler
- Make payment via credit card or by check
- Pick up in Baldwin (Ag Extension Office) or Hudson (Government Center)
- Water test kits can be mailed for a $3.50 fee (last day to mail is February 5th @ 4:30 pm)
Collect:
- Water samples must be collected on Monday, February 11th.
Return/Drop-Off:
- Return water samples on Monday, February 11th at the Baldwin or Hudson office between 8 am - 5:30 pm
Results:
- Results will be mailed directly to participants in 4-6 weeks, or earlier if your sample indicates a health threat.

What happens if I forget or have an emergency?
- You won't forget! We'll contact you on February 11 if we haven't received your water samples.
- Or, in case of emergencies, contact us to discuss alternative options.
What happens to my sample after I drop it off?
- On Tuesday, February 12th, staff will deliver the water samples to the UW-Stevens Point lab for analysis.
How do I fill out the lab form?
- Well Information: Check your well cap or well construction report. Don't have a copy of the well construction report? We can help, E-mail CDD.
- Legal Description: Can be found on property tax statement or check Land Information online (search by address).
- Well Casing: Can be found on well construction report (okay to leave blank if unknown)
- Any questions filling out the form, contact Tammy Traxler.
Who should participate?
- St. Croix County residents with private wells
- There are over 16,000 private wells in St. Croix County
My water tastes fine, so it must be safe to drink.
- Nitrates dissolve easily in water and may not affect the taste of your water.
Why does it cost so much?
- If you choose to do all three tests, it is only $0.34/day (annually)
- If you choose to do the homeowner's package, it is only $0.14/day (annually)