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Private Well Water Testing

Private Well Testing

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recommends annual testing of any private drinking wells, which includes bacteriological testing. A nitrate test is also recommended for households with pregnant women and/or children under 6 months old. For more information on materials on nitrates, visit Department of Health Services website.

The City of Racine Public Health Department – Environmental Health Division has well water test kits available free of charge. Testing is performed by either the Kenosha County Division of Health or the Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene. The test kits may be picked up at Department of Customer Service in City Hall, 730 Washington Ave, in Room 103 during regular business hours.

Although the kits are free, there are fees associated with the laboratory tests. Costs vary depending upon which tests are requested. For more information about the kits, available tests, and/or fees, please contact the specific laboratory.