Do you live in one of the more than one million homes and farms in Pennsylvania that get their drinking water from a private well or spring? Do you know what is in your drinking water and how to keep it safe for you and your family? Would you like to have your water tested for free?

The Penn State Extension Private Water Supply Education and Water Testing event is designed for people who manage a private drinking water supply.

The events will cover how to test and protect your well or spring and when water treatment might make sense. We will also discuss well and spring system inspection and maintenance so you know how to protect your family, your property, and the groundwater we share.

This event is for residents of Pennsylvania who use a private water supply (well, spring, cistern) in their primary residence.

To participate in this program, you must meet the following requirements:

-- In order to qualify for free water testing, registrants must register and attend the live educational event.

-- Have primary residence (no camps or summer homes) with a private water supply that is either a well, spring, or cistern.

In-Person Schedule

Events have been scheduled for--

-- April 4: Carlisle, Cumberland County

-- April 4: Lords Valley, Pike County

-- May 31: Allentown, Lehigh County

-- May 31: New Castle, Lawrence County

Click Here to register.

Online Events

-- May 2: Noon

-- June 29: 2:00 p.m.

Click Here to register.  Space is limited! Preregistration is required!

Questions about this no-cost water education and testing program, contact Penn State Water Resources Educator Andy Yencha at 717-240-6510 or azy30@psu.edu.

Visit the Penn State Extension Master Well Owner Network webpage for more on private water wells.

[Posted: March 15, 2023]

3/20/2023