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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 – 5pm.
- Samples are accepted Monday – Thursday, 9 am – 3 pm.
General Dug Well Information:
Testing Your Water at CSI’s Certified Lab
Shock Disinfection of Water Supply Systems
After You’ve Shocked Your Well
Water Well Protection Guide
Coliform Bacteria and Your Drilled Well
Testing, Operation, and Maintenance of Residential Wells
Water Tight/Vermin-proof Well Caps
Shoreline/Beach Well Information Regarding Harmful Algal Blooms
SUSCEPTIBLE WATER SOURCES (Wells, Springs and Shore/Beach Wells)
Harmful Algae Blooms: Understanding the Risks of Piping Surface Water into Your Home
Summary of Cyanotoxins Treatment in Drinking Water: EPA
Cyanobacteria and Cyanotoxins: Information for Drinking Water Systems
EPA Drinking Water Health Advisories for Cyanotoxins
Harmful Algal Blooms and Drinking Water: What You Need to Know
Roadside Springs and Surface Waters
Caring for a Cistern
Don’t Drink From Roadside Springs
Arsenic in Your Well Water
Lead Exposure: the Risks and Remedies
Iron (Manganese) And Sulfur Bacteria in Your Well Water
Locating the Source of the Odor
Hydrogen Sulfide (Rotten Egg Odor) in Water Wells
Troubleshooting Discolored Drinking Water
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