How can I arrange to get surface water tested for quality?
There are a number of analytical laboratories that perform water quality analysis; check your telephone directory (e.g., Yellow Pages). Depending on which chemical variables (e.g., nutrients, metals, bacteria, pesticides) you want to test your water for, the laboratory will charge you a fee to analyze the sample. They will also provide you with some basic guidelines on how to collect the sample and avoid contamination from other sources (e.g., dirty collection container or sediment in the water sample) which can compromise the results. If you are concerned about your drinking water from your tap or groundwater well contact your regional health authority.
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