In response to concerns about nitrate in groundwater, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), in partnership with TAP-IN Collaborative and the Southeast Minnesota Water Analysis Laboratory, is offering free water testing kits to private well owners and users in southeast Minnesota. This includes residents of Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Wabasha and Winona counties, as well as the Prairie Island Indian Community.
What will the water be tested for?
Each kit tests for MDH’s five recommended contaminants to test for: arsenic, coliform bacteria, lead, manganese, and nitrate.
What do eligible participants receive?
If you qualify, you’ll receive a free water test kit delivered to your home. The kit includes testing instructions, sample bottles, and prepaid return shipping.
Where do you sign up? Either scan the QR code provided or visit www.health.state.mn.us/nitratesemn on any browser. If you need help filling out the form email health.privatewells@state.mn.us or call: 651-201-5594.
This work is supported by the Clean Water Land and Legacy Amendment.
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