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Drinking Water Resources for the General Public

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    Drinking Water Resources for the General Public

    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.

    • 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.

    Testing Your Water at CSI’s Certified Lab

    Shock Disinfection of Water Supply Systems

    After You’ve Shocked Your Well

    Recommended Residential Water Supply Testing

    Water Well Protection Guide

    DEC need a well drilled

    Coliform Bacteria and Your Drilled Well

    SUSCEPTIBLE WATER SOURCES (Wells, Springs and Shore/Beach Wells)

    Testing, Operation, and Maintenance of Residential Wells

    Harmful Algae Blooms: Understanding the Risks of Piping Surface Water into Your Home

    Roadside Springs and Surface Waters

    Caring for a Cistern

    Water Tight/Vermin-proof Well Caps

    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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    • Get Involved
      • Volunteer With Us!
      • Monitoring Partnerships
        • Harmful Algal Bloom Monitoring on Cayuga Lake
        • Synoptic Sampling
        • Biological Monitoring
        • Owego Creek Tributaries Monitoring Project with Trout Unlimited
        • Past CSI Monitoring Programs
          • Red Flag Monitoring
      • Outreach and Education
        • Public Events and Presentations
        • Publications
        • The Water Bulletin Newsletter
        • CSI News and Monthly Updates
        • Journey of Water
        • Learning Materials
    • I want to test my water
      • Potable and Non-Potable Water Tests & Fees
      • Drinking Water Resources for the General Public
    • CSI Water Quality Data
      • Database Home
      • Streams and Lakes Data
        • Cayuga Lake Region
        • Seneca Lake Region
        • Upper Susquehanna River Region
        • Select and Download Streams and Lakes Data
      • HABs Database
        • Select and Download Cayuga Lake HABs Data
      • Pre-Fracking Groundwater Baselines
        • Select and Download Groundwater Baselines
      • Biological Monitoring Results
      • Glossary
    • About Us
      • Meet Our Staff
      • Employment Opportunities
      • Meet Our Board of Directors
      • Annual Reports
      • Frequently Asked Questions
      • Contact Us
    • Donate
      • CSI’s Business Membership Program
      • 2025-2026 Business Membership Partners
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