There is still time to register for the Prince William County Extension well water clinic this month. To keep everyone safe the kit pick-up and drop off with be a drive by at the Extension Office. Introduction and sampling instructions will be presented by an online video and results and interpretation will be by Zoom meeting. You have until March 22, 2021 to register pre-pay online. For registration and pre-payment go to https://tinyurl.com/PWVCE-2021VAHWQP. Be aware they will send multiple email confirmations- a receipt and confirmation of registration from the VCE Programs email and a payment receipt from the Bursar at Va Tech.
Water samples will be tested for: iron, manganese, nitrate, lead, arsenic, fluoride, sulfate, pH, total dissolved solids, hardness, sodium, copper, total coliform bacteria and E. Coli bacteria. This is a bargin since sample kits will be $65 this year.
The Prince William Drinking Water Clinic has 4 parts:
1. Watch Kick-Off Meeting PowerPoint & How to Collect Water Sample using links below:
Kickoff Meeting PowerPoint and How to Collect Water Sample
2. Sample Kit Pickup- on Saturday, March 27th from 9:00am-12:00pm (noon) at the VCE Office, 8033 Ashton Ave, Manassas 20109. This is a drive-through pick up (remain in your car, masks are required. There will be a VCE tent and signs with directions in the parking lot)
3. The Sample Drop Off on Wednesday, March 31st from 6:30am-10am ONLY at the VCE Office, 8033 Ashton Ave., Manassas 20109. (Physical distancing measures will be in place and masks are required). THeVCE tent and signs with directions will be in the parking lot)
4. Results Interpretation Meeting (Zoom)-on Monday, May 10th, 7:00pm-9:00pm,
there will be a live Zoom interpretation meeting which will explain the report, include a discussion, and answer questions on dealing with water problems. Zoom link and details will be emailed to everyone who registers.
Household water quality is driven by geology, well construction and condition, nearby sources of groundwater contamination, and any water treatment devices and the condition and materials of construction of the household plumbing. To ensure safe drinking water it is important to maintain your well, test it regularly and understand your system and geology. If you have water treatment equipment in your home you might want to get two test kits to test the water before and after the treatment equipment to make sure you have the right equipment for your water and that it is working properly.
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