Pace analytical is the only local water testing site certified by wake county.
Wake county water test kit.
Specialty testing is an epa licensed water testing laboratory that provides well water testing services across the state of north carolina.
Many suburban and rural areas are affected by pollutants in drinking water.
Wake county nc has had a recent public service campaign to inform local homeowners about the importance of testing well water for radon and other radionuclides and they have a very helpful website.
Wake county has found wells with unsafe levels of uranium radon and radium in the water.
Those kits are in high demand after wake county announced earlier this week that 19 000 private wells in eastern wake county could be contaminated with unsafe levels of uranium and radon in their drinking water.
Test for bacteria lead pesticides iron and other contaminants.
This lab can analyze your water samples for lead and copper at a fee of 20 00.
In addition to these tests if you live in certain parts of the county wake county recommends testing for radiological contaminants.
You may drop off samples at our wake county office 4001 carya drive raleigh up until nov.
Ncda cs agronomic services division colleen m.
Private well water samples can be submitted to the state lab through the local health department.
Our well water test kit contains everything you need to identify irregularities in your drinking water.
The test results are returned to the local health department within three 3 weeks.
If you would prefer to have the test before october 1 st please contact the wake county health department water quality lab at 919 250 4437.
1040 mail service center raleigh nc 27699 1040 physical address.
Testing your private well water.
We provide dozens of tests including microbiology coliforms e.
Coli nitrite nitrate lead and other trace metals and any other test that you require.
For more information on the soil testing process please call an extension master gardener volunteer at 919 250 1084 or visit ncda cs agronomic divisions website.
The rads package includes uranium radon in water and gross alpha activity and a kit for testing your indoor air for radon.
Well water test kits for the safest water your choice is clear.
4300 reedy creek road raleigh nc 27607 6465 phone.
Hudak wise ph d director mailing address.
This package costs 140.
Drinking well water contaminated with them may cause significant health problems including kidney toxicity and cancer.