Program set on safe drinking water

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Posted Feb 09, 2011 @ 05:13 PM

Homeowners and business people often take it for granted that the water coming out of their tap is safe for drinking.  There are a number of potentially harmful substances that can harm your family or customers.  These include bacteria, nitrates, iron and manganese.  Some of these substances have health effects and others can cause unwanted stains and odors.

If you depend on your own well or spring for your drinking water, it is your responsibility to have your water tested periodically at a certified water testing lab.  NO government agency is going to require you to have your water tested.

Penn State Cooperative Extension in Pike County will be conducting a Safe Drinking Water program on Saturday, February 26 from 9  to 11 a.m. at the Pike County Conservation District office on 556 Route 402 in Blooming Grove.  There is a registration fee of $7/person or couple for handouts.

In addition, Penn State Cooperative Extension is offering water testing for a discounted fee through Prosser Labs on March 2, 9 and 16. In order to participate in the water testing, you must attend the Safe Drinking Water program to receive your test bottles.  Four different sets of water tests will be offered ranging from coliform bacteria/e coli bacteria to a test of 7 other parameters including coliform bacteria.   Test bottles need to be returned by 12 noon on March 2, 9 or 16.

Pre-registration, including payment, is required by February 22, 2011.  Make checks payable to: PSCE Program Account and mail to Pike County Cooperative Extension, 514 Broad St., Milford, PA 18337.

Visit http://tinyurl.com/yycbns3

<http://pike.extension.psu.edu/Community/2011/Water022611.pdf>
to download a program brochure.

For more information on the Safe Drinking Water program or water testing, contact Peter Wulfhorst at the Penn State Cooperative Extension office at (570)296-3400.