University of Rhode Island and Rhode Island Department of Health offer free program for private well owners

Your drinking water tastes and smells fine – but, when was the last time you had it tested? And, what should it be tested for and where? These questions and others will be answered by water quality experts from URI and the RI Department of Health at a free program on Monday, October 26, 2015 from 6:00–7:00 PM at the Glocester Town Hall at 1145 Putnam Pike in Glocester, RI.

If you have a private well, you are responsible for having it tested and making sure it is safe for you and your family to drink. Following the well testing schedule developed by the RI Department of Health helps private well owners protect their family and identify any potential problems. We will review what to test for and when, where to have the water tested, and discuss some basic well maintenance tips.

Educational handouts and water testing kits from the RI Dept. of Health will be available for participants. Following the workshop, experts will be on-hand to answer additional questions. Workshop attendees will be able to return their water samples and payment at the Town Hall on Wednesday, October 28 at 8 AM and URI will transport them to the Health Dept lab for testing.

CALL THE URI COOPERATIVE EXTENSION 401-874-4918 FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER. SPACE IS LIMITED. VISIT WWW.RIWELLTESTING.ORG