Private Water Sampling Program

In an effort to address private well water potability and to also get a better picture of the distribution of various contaminates throughout Tulare County we have initiated some changes in the requirements for private wells.  As of August 1, 2005 all new and deepened private  (1 connection/home) wells and public domestic wells (2-4 connections/homes) will be required to test for the following constitutents: bacteria, dibromochloropropane (DBCP) and nitrate for homes located in the valley area and bacteria, nitrate and gross alpha for homes located in the foothills and mountains.  Click here for a map

Their is no additional cost for this one-time visit sampling. The cost of the sampling was included with the initial Well Permit Application fees submitted by your well driller.  

Before calling ensure that the following has been accomplished:

1.  That a pump has been installed in the well.

2.  That there is power to the pump.

3.  That the well has been chlorinated.   Chlorinating your well

4.  Have in hand the Well Permit Application that was mailed to you. 

After your water results are received by our office, you will receive in the mail a 1 page easy to read summary report.  If any test results exceed the maximum contaminant level (MCL), as determined by the California Department of Public Health, the owners will be provided educational information on the potential health effects at the time the summary report is mailed.

  Contact Paul Charpentier at 559-624-7416 to have your well tested.

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