Water Testing Event

The Housatonic Valley Health District (HVHD) is pleased to announce a Water Testing Event, in partnership with York Labs, to be held on August 10th at the New Milford Farmers Market. This community event is open to all towns and aims to promote water safety and quality by providing residents with an opportunity to have their well water tested by professionals at a discounted rate. 

Event Details:

• Date: August 10, 2024
• Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Location: New Milford Farmers Market, New Milford Town Green, 10 Main St, New Milford, CT 06776

During the Event, Residents will be able to:

• Purchase water test kits on August 10, 2024 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at the New Milford Farmers Market
  1. Completed test kits can be returned same day back to the Farmers Market; OR
  2. Completed test kits can be returned to York Lab in Newtown: 56 Church Hill Rd #2, Newtown, CT 06470 between August 10th and August 17th
• Receive educational materials regarding clean water provided by HVHD and York Labs 

Below are the options for private well test kits that will be available during the event:

1. U-Basic Test Kits (Arsenic, Calcium, Chloride, Total Coliform and E. Coli, Color, Copper, Hardness, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Nitrate, Nitrite, Odor, pH, Residual Chlorine, Sodium, Sulfate, Turbidity, Uranium): $180.20
2. U-Basic + Lead: $180.20 + $21.20
3. Water Radon: $42.40
4. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC): $95
5. PFAS: $275.00
   1. For PFAS Test Kits ONLY: Residents will sign up for a date at the New Milford Farmers Market for a member of HVHD’s environmental health staff to collect a water sample at the residents’ home