Water Quality & Well Water
If your drinking water comes from a private well on Cape Cod, you might consider getting it tested regularly. The sandy soils and contiguous aquifer make drinking water wells particularly vulnerable to contamination from activity on the land surface (such as chemical spills and pesticide application) and subsurface (such as onsite septic systems and underground fuel storage tanks). The Barnstable County Water Quality Laboratory offers water testing service. Click below to be directed to their site. I Want to Test My WaterIf your family gets drinking water from your own well, do you know if your water is safe to drink? What health risks could you and your family face? Where can you go for help or advice?
Healthy Drinking Water Fact Sheets
Activated Carbon
Aeration
Bacteria
Bottled Water
Copper
Drinking Water Standards
Drinking Water Wells
Fluoride
Hydrogen Sulfide
Ion Exchange
Iron Manganese
Lead
Man-made Chemicals
Microfiltration
MtBE
Nitrate
Owner Responsibility
Ozone
pH
Radon
Reverse Osmosis
Sodium
Treatment Questions
Ultra-Violet
Well Water Testing
Useful Links
Drinking Water & MTBE
What Every Realtor Should Know About Private Drinking Water Wells
CONTACT US
Questions about any of our programs or services? Contact:
Kalliope Chute
Hazardous Materials Environmental Specialist
508-375-6699
kalliope@barnstablecounty.org
