C2-Lancast«r Farming, Saturday, May 22, 1993 Test Water Every 3 Years HUNTINGDON (Hunting don Co.) Homeowners who draw their drinking water from a private well should have their water tested annually, said a Penn State researcher “The only way to be certain your drinking water is safe is to monitor it on a regular basis,” said Dr. Paul Robillard, assis tant professor of agricultural engineering in the College of Agricultural Sciences. “To protect both family members and livestock, the water supply should be tested for bacteria and nitrates once a year, and for sulfates and pH levels at least once every three years,” he said. These tests provide an indi cation of the overall quality of your water, said Robillard. They detect possible contami nation from sewage, manure, gas drilling, and mining activities. A test for total coliform bac teria should be performed to determine whether sewage or manure has contaminated your water. 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Low pH may increase problems related to acidosis and high pH may result in alkalosis problems. In addition to monitoring private water supplies on a reg ular basis, homeowners also should test the water if there has been new mining or gas well drilling, a new water sour ce developed, a change in the appearance, taste or odor of water, a change in a pump or plumbing, or a noticeable drop in dairy milk production. For $lO, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources will test a water sample to determine whether it is bacteriologically safe. Infor mation is available from a local DER office. To learn more about water testing and to obtain a list of certified private laboratories that analyze water for private water supplies, request the free Penn State fact sheets, “Water Testing” and “Where to Have Your Water Tested” from your Penn State Cooperative Exten sion office in your county. 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