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Free water tests on 09/22/21 to private well users impacted by Hurricanes Henri and Ida

Release Date: September 15, 2021

Northeastern University, in cooperation with the New Jersey Department of Health, is offering free water tests to private well users impacted by Hurricanes Henri and Ida. Water samples will be analyzed for coliform bacteria and metals (e.g., lead, arsenic). Private wells submerged under floodwaters are 8 times more likely to have microbial contamination. Any resident with a private well in a flood-affected area is eligible to participate. You do not have to live in the communities where pick up locations are available.

Test kits will be distributed at locations and dates specified below. There are a limited number of kits, so they will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Detailed sampling instructions will be provided. Water quality results will be emailed and mailed to residents.

If you have questions about participating, please contact Kelsey Pieper at k.pieper@northeastern.edu or 518-928-0177.

 

PICK UP SAMPLING BOTTLES

Wednesday, September 22 between 4:30-6:00 pm at:

Ringwood Borough Hall

60 Margaret King Ave, Ringwood, NJ 07456

or

Sussex County Main Library

125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ 07860

 

 

RETURN SAMPLES FOR ANALYSIS

All samples must be collected and returned in the morning on Thursday, September 23. Samples must be dropped off between 7-9:30 AM at:

Ringwood Borough Hall

60 Margaret King Ave, Ringwood, NJ 07456

or

Sussex County Main Library

125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ 07860