Dover residents invited to free workshop on private well water safety

posted on 12/21/2023

The Seacoast Private Well Initiative invites residential private well users in Dover to a free
workshop and water testing event. Aimed at educating homeowners on the health risks
associated with common well water contaminants, this event is scheduled for Tuesday,
Jan. 30, 2024, at 6 p.m. at the Dover City Hall Auditorium, 288 Central Ave.

Participants will learn about contaminants that may affect their well water, such as radon,
arsenic, lead, and PFAS, and the importance of regular water testing. The workshop will
cover the types of contaminants to test for, reasons for testing, and the process of
collecting water samples. In addition, attendees will receive guidance on selecting the
appropriate water treatment solutions if contaminants are found.

The event is part of an ongoing effort to ensure the safety and health of the community's
drinking water. Experts will be on hand to explain the testing process, and private well
attendees will leave with a test kit and instructions for returning filled bottles for analysis.
Please register for the workshop by sending an email to confirm attendance to Amy
Hudnor, Private Well Coordinator for the New Hampshire Department of Environmental
Services, at welltest@des.nh.gov.

The Seacoast Private Well Initiative, supported by NHDES, the New Hampshire Drinking
Water and Groundwater Trust Fund, and the Seacoast Commission on Drinking Water,
encourages all private well users in Dover to take advantage of this opportunity.
For further information, please contact Amy Hudnor at 603-271-5986 or welltest@des.nh.gov.