2017 Pulaski County Drinking Water Clinic

2017 Pulaski County Drinking Water Clinic

The goal of the Virginia Household Water Quality Program is to improve the water quality and health of Virginians with private water supplies, including wells, springs and cisterns.

How does it work?

1. Receive directions about sample collection and a sample kit at the local Extension office.
2. Collect samples on designated date and drop off locally.
3. Samples are analyzed at Virginia Tech.
4. Receive your confidential results, an explanation of what they mean, and information about addressing any problems or concerns at a local meeting.

What does the water test include?

Iron	Manganese	Sulfate	Hardness
Sodium	Copper	Nitrate	Arsenic
Fluoride	pH	Total Dissolved Solids
Coliform bacteria	E. coli bacteria	Lead

How much does it cost? $55 per sample. Make checks payable to Treasurer, Virginia Tech

To Register: Contact Pulaski County Extension Office at 540-980-7761 by May 8th

	Date and Time	Location
Pick up sample kit and receive directions to collect samples	Monday, May 15    6 pm – 7 pm	Pulaski County Board of Supervisors Board Room 143 Third St. NW Pulaski, VA 24301
Drop off samples	Wednesday May, 17                    7 – 10 am	Pulaski Extension Office 143 Third St. NW – Suite 3 Pulaski, VA 24301
Results meeting	Monday, June 19 6 pm – 7pm	Pulaski County Board of Supervisors Board Room 143 Third St. NW Pulaski, VA 24301

If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact Morgan Paulette at 540-980-7761 during business hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event. *TDD number is (800) 828-1120.