The health department of Ocean County, is reminding homeowners about the importance of testing private wells. Residents who use private wells for their drinking water need to test the well regularly to make sure the water is safe to drink and bathe in.
Even if you have tested your well in the past, and it came out safe, you still need to periodically keep testing it. It is recommended to have wells tested annually for bacteria and nitrates, and periodically to have the wells tested for the full scope of possible contaminants.
