PRIVATE WELL WATER TESTING
What’s in your well water? Well let’s find out!
WHAT’S IN YOUR WELL WATER? 3 EASY STEPS TO DRILL DOWN SOME ANSWERS
What to test your water for
Many contaminants are naturally occurring from features found in the rocks and soils of Massachusetts. These include substances like bacteria, radon, arsenic, uranium, and other minerals. For more detailed information check out MassDEP’s Guide to Water Quality Testing for Private Wells.
Where to go to get your water tested
If you are concerned about the quality of your drinking water, you can contact a MassDEP-certified laboratory to have your water tested.
What your water test results mean
Be Well Informed (BWI) is an online tool hosted by EPA that allows you to enter your water quality lab results and obtain information regarding any contaminant concentrations that exceed MassDEP or federal standards or guidelines that exist for public drinking water. To access the BWI tool, and for instructions, click here.
Helpful links
MassDEP
- Guidance, Water Quality & Testing, and Other Resources for Private Wells
- Private Well Guidelines
- Guide to Water Quality Testing for Private Wells / Brochure
- Arsenic in Private Well Water FAQs
- FAQs: Radionuclides
- Droughts and Your Private Well
- Recommendations for Private Wells Inundated by Flooding
- Drinking Water Guidance for Early Education & Care Facilities with Private Wells / Brochure