Note: “A limited number of well-water test kits are available at Barrington Hills Village Hall from 9 AM – 5 PM on a first-come, first-served basis.”
“In observance of National Groundwater Awareness Week, the Lake County Health Department is offering a reduced well water testing fee for homeowners who use well water as their primary source of drinking water. Between March 7 and March 17, 2022, the usual $18.00 fee for testing for bacteria and nitrates will be reduced to $14.00.
“Water is an essential resource that we use to drink, cook, and bathe, but when it’s contaminated it can cause illness,” said Mark Pfister, Executive Director of the Lake County Health Department. “We encourage private well owners in Lake County to do annual water testing and well maintenance to keep their families healthy.”
Sterile test bottles and sampling instructions are available at the Lake County Central Permit Facility (500 W. Winchester Road, Libertyville), the Health Department’s headquarters (3010 Grand Avenue, Waukegan), and 19 township or municipal offices located throughout Lake County. To find a location nearest you, call (847) 377-8020 or visit www.lakecountyil.gov/726/water-wells. Water sampling kits can also be mailed for $18.00.
All collected water samples must be brought to the Lake County Central Permit Facility between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Results of water samples are ready for homeowners in approximately three business days.
For further information on water testing, contact the Health Department at (847) 377-8020, or send an email to HealthEHS@lakecountyil.gov.”
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