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2023 Water Testing
Program
The Adirondacks are blessed with an abundance of clear, clean water. Therefore, most people take a safe water supply for granted. When clear, good tasing water comes out of the faucet, we assume it is safe to drink. Unfortunately, this assumption is not always correct. Most shoreline properties have a private water supply that needs to be tested regularly to confirm safe water.
Hamilton County residents and business owners can find out if their drinking and swimming water is safe. The Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District announces their Water Testing Program drop-off dates for the 2023 season. The District hosts the program annually to help protect public health.
Test Kits
Test kits are available for the following analytes:
Kit 1
- Unchlorinated Water Bacteriological – total coliform / E. coli qualitative (presence/absence): $30.00
- Unchlorinated Water Bacteriological – total coliform / E. coli quantitative (enumerated): $45.00
Kit 2
- Chlorinated Water Bacteriological – total coliform / E. coli qualitative (presence/absence): $30.00
- Chlorinated Water Bacteriological – total coliform / E. coli quantitative (enumerated): $45.00
Kit 3
- Lead and copper: $45.00
Kit 4
- Water quality panel (total hardness, calcium hardness, chloride, sulfate, fluoride, turbidity, conductivity, alkalinity): $105.00
Pick Up
a Kit
KITS CANNOT BE SHIPPED
Water test kits with instructions are available at municipal offices and at the District office at all hours in the lower vestible.
Water test kits with instructions are available at municipal offices and at the District office at all hours in the lower vestible.
Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District
District Office
103 County View Drive
Lake Pleasant, NY 12108
Drop-Off Dates
Water samples and payment may be dropped off at the District office on the following Mondays, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.:
- May 22
- June 26
- July 17
- August 21
- September 18
District staff will deliver water samples to the Mohawk Valley Water Authority (“MVWA”) in Utica, and lab analysis will be conducted by and certified results sent directly from the MVWA.
Local Labs
- Ballston Spa: CNA Environmental, Inc
- Gloversville: Gloversville Water Works
- Utica: Mohawk Valley Water Authority
- Restoring Your Private Well (New York State Department of Health website)
* Please note this is a non inclusive list. Check your local listings for other options.
