Learn about safe drinking water test

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Posted Jun 05, 2011 @ 03:39 PM

Palmyra Twp. (Pike) — 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 Extension in Pike County will be conducting a Safe Drinking Water program on Wednesday, June 29 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the PPL Environmental Learning Center on Route 6 near Hawley. There is a registration fee of $7/person or couple for handouts. Pre-registration, including payment, is required by June 24. Make checks payable to: PSCE Program Account and mail to Penn State Extension, 514 Broad St., Milford, PA 18337.

In addition, Penn State Extension is offering water testing for a discounted fee through Prosser Labs on July 6, 13 & 20. 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 to the Extension office by 12 noon on July 6, 13 & 20.

For more information on the Safe Drinking Water program or water testing, contact Peter Wulfhorst at the Penn State Extension office at (570)296-3400 or visit http://extension.psu.edu/pike and go to events.