Adams County

  The most commonly used water test is the Homeowner Package.  If you are unsure of which tests to perform, this package includes the two most important tests to perform regulary on a well, (bacteria and nitrate).  Water test bottles can be picked up here at the Adams UW Extension for a fee of $3.00.  [...]

Water Testing Nitrates  The only way to determine the nitrate level in water is to have a water sample tested.  Public water supplies are tested regularly for the presence of nitrates. A nitrate test is recommended for all newly constructed private wells and wells that have not been tested during the past 5 years. Testing [...]