Well Testing

How to Get My Private Well Water Tested

  • Information on the importance of well testing
  • Virginia Household Water Quality Program – offered by Virginia Cooperative Extension
  • Compiled list of companies, organizations, etc.
  • Relevant resources and links

How to receive an Operation Permit for my Well and/or Septic from VDH

Well:

  • Well Completion Report (GW-2)
  • Adequate Water Sample – no coliforms or E. coli present (Class IV Exempt)
  • Well Inspection by VDH (will be conducted once items 1 and 2 are received)

Septic: