{"id":46390,"date":"2023-11-25T14:07:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-25T20:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.midwestfarmreport.com\/?p=46390"},"modified":"2023-11-22T14:32:12","modified_gmt":"2023-11-22T20:32:12","slug":"how-does-well-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.midwestfarmreport.com\/2023\/11\/25\/how-does-well-test\/","title":{"rendered":"How Does Your Well Test?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The following was written by Katie L. Grant, communications director for the DNR<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most residents don\u2019t have to think twice about where their water will come from every day. Still, many lack reliable access to safe water \u2014 including some using a private well with poor water quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s why working to ensure access to safe, clean drinking water is a priority for the DNR and Gov. Tony Evers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nearly 30% of the state\u2019s population gets its drinking water from private wells rather than municipal water systems, putting the responsibility largely on the homeowner. Private well owners are encouraged to have them regularly tested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

THREE ROUTINE TESTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Everyone is potentially at risk from the three most common contaminants in Wisconsin well water, and well owners should test for these on a regular basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n