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Drinking Water Program
The Columbia County Health Department has a State-certified microbiological water testing laboratory where our trained staff analyzes water samples for bacterial contamination, such as coliform bacteria and the presence of E. coli, a harmful germ sometimes found in contaminated well water supplies.
Water testing is often required to secure bank financing for new homes, and is required for most of the permitted facilities inspected by the Columbia County Health Department. Many of these facilities, such as mobile home parks, child care and group care facilities, and foster homes are required to submit water samples for testing on a quarterly basis.
Private citizens wishing to have their well water tested for bacterial contamination will be provided with a sample bottle and instructions for taking the sample. The fee for a water sample is $15.00. For contaminated wells, follow-up or "repeat" samples cost $15.00. If clients wish for a member of the Environmental Health staff to take the sample for them, the fee for the sample collection and analysis is $55.00.
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Guidelines for submitting water samples
