Safe Drinking Water Clinic with Free Water Testing

(New Bethlehem, PA) - Do you have a private drinking water well, spring, or cistern? Are you interested in learning more about how to protect, test, and treat your family’s drinking water? Would you like to have your drinking water tested for bacteria and other pollutants? If so, here’s your chance!

In Pennsylvania, over one million homes and farms get their drinking water from a private source. These residents are voluntarily responsible for testing and treating their own water. About half of the private water systems fail at least one drinking water standard, but many pollutants have no obvious indicators. The only way to be certain that water is safe to drink is to have it tested routinely by an accredited laboratory.

Penn State Extension will be offering a Safe Drinking Water Clinic on June 3, 2026, at 1:00 PM at the Redbank Valley Public Library, located at 720 Broad Street, New Bethlehem, PA 16242. This workshop will provide education on proper location, construction, testing, maintenance, protection, and treatment of private water supplies. Additionally, free onsite water testing will be provided to a limited number of households. Water will be tested for bacteria, pH, total dissolved solids, and nitrate. Test results are for educational purposes only. Registration for these workshops is limited and required by June 1, 2026. Register online at https://extension.psu.edu/safe-drinking-water-clinic or by calling 1-877-345-0691.

If you have any questions about the Safe Drinking Water Clinic, contact Danielle Rhea, Water Resources Educator, at 814-849-7361 or drs5277@psu.edu