Free Well Water Testing Available in Multiple Regions

Northeastern University, in collaboration with health departments in Craven, Beaufort, and Pender Counties, is offering free well water testing to residents, checking for coliform bacteria and metals, with participants receiving a $10 gift card. In Ludhiana, India, health officials are urging residents to test drinking water due to an increase in water-borne diseases during the rainy season, recommending the use of testing kits available at the Punjab Agricultural University. Following a hazardous fire in Ector County, Texas, well water testing kits will be provided to impacted residents, with officials advocating for swift remediation efforts. Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, is also offering free PFAS testing for private well owners after elevated levels were detected in some wells, aiming to assess the extent of contamination. Each program emphasizes the importance of water quality testing as a public health measure during specific environmental conditions. Interested residents in these regions are encouraged to participate in these testing initiatives for their safety and health.