MASON CITY – The Cerro Gordo Public Health Department is offering free well water testing at this time.
“This valuable service to ensure your drinking water is safe,” the department said in a statement this morning. “We test for arsenic, nitrate, bacteria, and manganese – all at no cost to you. Call us at 421-9318 to schedule your appointment.”
Here’s how it works:
– A specialist visits your home to collect a water sample, your presence is optional.
– The sample is sent to a certified lab for testing.
– Results are mailed directly to you.
“Now, there’s no reason to worry about the quality of your well water. Our free annual well water testing program provides peace of mind at no cost to residents,” emphasizes Jodi Willemsen, Environmental Health and Preparedness manager at CG Public Health.
Additional Resources Available to Keep Your Well Water Safe:
– Well Assessments: Get a professional assessment of your well reimbursed up to $500. This service must be conducted by a certified well driller or pump installer.
– Shock Chlorination: Eliminate bacteria in your well with shock chlorination, reimbursed up to $300. This service must be conducted by a certified well driller or pump installer.
– Well Plugging: If your well is no longer in use, have it safely plugged and the County will reimburse you for up to $500.
– Well Reconstruction: Facing well contamination issues? The County can help with reconstruction costs up to $1,000 to address problems like surface water intrusion. Funds can be used for repairs on casing, well caps, or pitless adapters to prevent future contamination.
These services are available for Cerro Gordo County residents who use a private well.