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Well Water Testing Pickup, April 22nd for Washington Twp Residents
The Washington Township Environmental Commission and Raritan Headwaters Association will hold a Well Water Testing Pickup April 22nd at the Rock Spring park pavilion from 9am to 12pm.
*Water samples must be returned to Rock Spring Park on April 24th from 7:00am to 9:30am.
Basic Kit $70 - Basic kit includes tests for coliform bacteria, E.coli, and nitrate. Test every year.
Arsenic $35 - Testing recommended every 3-5 years.
Lead $30 - All homes built before 1987 should have drinking water tested for lead.
Iron/Manganese $45 - May cause aesthetic issues such as rust stains or a metallic taste.
Radon $55 - Radon in well water is a common issue. Test at least once.
Gross Alpha $85- is a test for uranium and radium.
PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoalkyl Substances) - $295 (other testing options are available)
For more information contact the RHA Well Testing Office 908-234-1852 ext. 401 Visit www.raritanheadwaters.org/event/washington to pre-order your test kit.
