Residents in Vermillion County, Indiana that get their water from private wells, this is your month to take advantage of the 11th year of free annual testing from the Vermillion County, Indiana Soil and Water Conservation District. Eric Shideler explains what you can do.
Audio PlayerAUDIO: Vermillion, Co Indiana folks can come to the Soil and Water Conservation District Office here in Newport, or the Vermillion County Public Library, and pick up sample bottles. And then we’ll do a mass collection on June 22nd at the Vermillion County Fair; we’ll do a mass collection from 5 to 8 at the Vermillion County 4H Fair. And the Soil and Water (District Office) tests for bacteria and E-Coli, as well as nitrates.
They also test for metals; such as copper, lead, and arsenic. Shideler says this is often a wake-up call for homeowners. Because even though your water might be clean, clear, and odor free; you should still have it checked. The Vermillion County, Indiana Soil and Water Conservation District is located at 383 East Market Street, in Newport.
