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R a r i t a n H e a d w a t e r s
A s s o c i a t i o n ( R H A ) , i n
c o n j u n c t i o n w i t h M S I
Plumbing, is providing well
water testing for residents
of Clinton Township. If your
household water comes from a private well, it is not tested by any state or
local authority. Well water tests can be expensive, but Clinton Township
residents may have their drinking water tested for coliform
bacteria and nitrates for $60. Additional testing options are also
available. The well-testing kits contain easy-to-follow instructions and
containers approved by a state-certified laboratory. Kits may be purchased
September 16 through September 20, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm at
MSI Plumbing, 1109 Route 31 South, Lebanon. Water samples may
be dropped off at MSI's offices on September 23, from 8:00 am to 9:30 am.
No cash will be accepted; checks only. For further info., contact
Mara Tippett at 908.234.1852, ext. 401 or email: welltesting@
raritanheadwaters.org.
Safe drinking water is essential to good health, and testing well
water at a certified lab is the only way to know whether water
from a private well is safe. Both human-caused and naturally occurring
contaminants are often found in private wells. Nitrates and bacteria,
which can lead to immediate and serious health conditions, may be found
in well water as a result of a poorly performing septic system or a nearby
agricultural source. Two naturally occurring elements, arsenic and radon,
are also commonly found in well water in northwestern New Jersey. The
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recommends that all homeowners
test their well water for contaminants annually.
About Raritan Headwaters Association: Since 1959, RHA has been
working to address water quality issues and has served as an effective advocate
for conservation throughout the 39 communities in Hunterdon, Morris, and
Somerset Counties that make up the Raritan Headwaters watershed region. The
470 square mile watershed plays a critical role in meeting the demands of more
than 1.5 million residential, commercial, agricultural and municipal water users
within the region and beyond, into NJ's urban areas. To learn more, visit:
www.raritanheadwaters.org or call: 908.234.1852.
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Clinton Township Residents May Have Their Well Water Tested in September
t H e F R i e n d s o F t H e H C l i b R a R y
Do you love the library like we do? The Friends of
the Hunterdon County Library (FOHCL) is always
looking for new members and support. Visit:
www.hclibrary.us/friends.htm for more information,
or email: fohclfriends@gmail.com.
"You have brains in your head.
You have feet in your shoes.
You can steer yourself
in any direction you choose."
~ Dr. Seuss
