GRAND RAPIDS – SARATOGA WATER TESTING PROGRAM

• Drinking Water Program Report (1 page, 36 KB)

Drinking Water Analysis Results and Educational Program
Wednesday, November 5, 2003
1:30 p.m. Saratoga Town Hall
6:30 p.m. Grand Rapids Municipal Building
If you cannot attend, we will mail you your results.

• Drinking Water Flyer (1 page, 63 KB)
• Drinking Water Posters (2 pages, 17 KB)
• Drinking Water Test Information (1 page, 109 KB)

Residents in the Grand Rapids and Saratoga areas can have their drinking water quality analyzed in a special one-time program.

Residents will have their water tested for bacteria, nitrate, pH, iron, hardness, copper, lead, magnesium, calcium and manganese. The cost for these tests will be $42. The cost would normally be much higher but the Program allows for low group pricing.

Water samples are sent to a lab for analysis, according to Peter Manley, Wood County Extension Resource Agent. Because the testing program is offered through the county, there are no follow-up sales calls about water conditioners.

Sample bottles may be purchased at one of six locations: Saratoga Grocery, Saratoga Mini Mart, John’s Food Ranch, Grand Rapids Municipal Building, Wood County Health Department, Wood County Extension Office.

Sample bottles may be purchased from October 1 to October 22, 2003. The testing date is Wednesday, October 22. Results will be explained at educational meetings on Wednesday, November 5 at 1:30 p.m. at the Saratoga Town Hall and at 6:30 p.m. at the Grand Rapids Town Hall.

The chemicals being tested for are contaminants most likely to be found in South Wood County area wells, according to Nancy Eggleston, Wood County Environmental Health Supervisor.

People with questions about the Grand Rapids – Saratoga Water Testing Program are encouraged to call Peter Manley, Wood County Extension Office, at 715-421-8440 or Nancy Eggleston, Wood County Health Department at 715-421-8911.

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