If your home has a private well, it is a good idea to test your water once in a while to be sure your water supply is safe for drinking and general use. Depending on a number of factors including the design and age of the well, the depth and location, land uses near the well, and seasonal variations in the water table, there can be periodic variations in your water quality and quantity.
When choosing to test your well water, it is important to decide what you want to test for. Unless you have reason to suspect contamination by other pollutants, it is common practice to test for nitrates and coliform bacteria.
Two private labs in Peoria provide testing services; these labs can test for nitrates, bacteria, or other contaminants–please call ahead to find out more details including their recommendations for taking a sample. Be sure to exercise very hygienic practices in taking a water sample, using only a sterile sample container, in order to avoid cross-contaminating your samples.
Pace Labs
2231 West Altorfer Drive
Peoria, IL 61615
1-800-752-6651 x1724
Daily Laboratories
2200 W. Altorfer Dr., Suite B
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 691-4513
[email protected]
