Explore answers to common questions about private water systems, well maintenance, and safe drinking water practices. Whether you’re troubleshooting a problem or simply staying informed, find clear, reliable information all in one place.
Drinking Water Resources for the General Public
Drinking Water Resources for the General Public
- Contact us at (607) 257-6606 or by email: info@communityscience.org with any questions or concerns.
- Our business hours are Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM.
- Samples are accepted Monday – Thursday, 9 AM – 3 PMm.
General Groundwater Well Information
- Testing Your Water at CSI’s Certified Lab
- Shock Disinfection of Water Supply Systems– Tompkins County Whole Health Department
- Instructions for After You’ve Shocked Your Well
- Need a Drinking Water Well Drilled or Repaired? NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
- Coliform Bacteria and Your Drilled Well– Tompkins County Whole Health Department
- Testing, Operation, and Maintenance of Residential Wells– NYS Department of Health
- Water Tight/Vermin-proof Well Caps– Tompkins County Whole Health Department
Shoreline/Beach Well Information Regarding Harmful Algal Blooms & Microcystin in Drinking Water
- Susceptible Water Sources: Well Points, Dug Wells, Springs and Shore Wells– NYS Department of Health
- Harmful Algae Blooms: Understanding the Risks of Piping Surface Water into Your Home– NYS Department of Health
- Summary of Cyanotoxins Treatment in Drinking Water– US Environmental Protection Agency
- Cyanobacteria and Cyanotoxins: Information for Drinking Water Systems– US Environmental Protection Agency
- Drinking Water Health Advisories for Cyanotoxins– US Environmental Protection Agency
- Harmful Algal Blooms and Drinking Water: What You Need to Know– Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association
Roadside Springs & Cisterns
- Roadside Springs and Surface Waters– NYS Department of Health
- Caring for a Cistern– wellcare®
- Don’t Drink Water From Roadside Springs– NYS Department of Health
Contaminants and Toxins in Your Drinking Water
- Arsenic in Your Well Water– Water Resources Council of Tompkins County
- FAQs: Lead Exposure: the Risks and Remedies– US Environmental Protection Agency
- Iron (Manganese) and Sulfur Bacteria in Your Well Water– UGA Cooperative Extension Bulletin
Troubleshooting Odors & Discoloration in your Water
- Locating the Source of the Odor– City of Ithaca
- Hydrogen Sulfide (Rotten Egg Odor) in Water Wells– Penn State Extension
- Troubleshooting Discolored Drinking Water– City of Portland, Oregon
