For Immediate Release:
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 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
“We are excited to collaborate with York Labs for a Water Testing Event at the New Milford Farmers Market. Safe drinking water is critical for the health and well-being of our community. This event provides an accessible way for residents to ensure their water quality meets safety standards,” said Amy Bethge, Director of Health at HVHD.
“York Labs is committed to supporting public health initiatives, and we are proud to partner with HVHD for this important cause. This is a fantastic opportunity for residents to gain peace of mind about their water safety,” noted Beth Dunn from York Labs.
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
- Completed test kits can be returned same day back to the Farmers Market; OR
- 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:
- 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
- U-Basic + Lead: $180.20 + $21.20
- Water Radon: $42.40
- Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC): $95
- PFAS: $275.00
- 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
This collaborative effort aims to enhance public health awareness and ensure the safety of drinking water for residents (New Milford, Oxford, Sharon, Southbury, Washington, and Woodbury). For more information, please visit the HVHD website (www.hvhdct.gov) or contact HVHD at (203) 264-9616.
The Housatonic Valley Health District serves New Milford, Oxford, Sharon, Southbury, Washington, and Woodbury. The Housatonic Valley Health District’s mission is to create better health outcomes and promote the highest attainable standard of health. It accomplishes this through three principles: prevention, education, and outreach. HVHD prevents disease, injury, and disability for its communities through regular inspections of public and private businesses and homes to ensure conditions exist where people can be healthy. HVHD uses education to inform the public and health practitioners on public health best practices, policy information, and the impacts and methods of prevention for the spread of communicable diseases. HVHD conducts outreach to engage their communities that experience obstacles in accessing the public health services they need, deliver vaccines to the community, and advocate for needed and beneficial health policies.
