Where
Raritan Headwaters
Main Office: 2121 Larger Cross Rd., Bedminster, NJ
South Branch Office: 124 Main St., Flemington, NJ
Contact
Mara TippettRaritan Headwaters
908-234-1852, ext. 401
welltesting@raritanheadwaters.org
Test My Well!
We are delighted to offer residents the opportunity to test their well water and ensure that it is safe for consumption.
To participate in this program, please follow these steps:
- Review the list of pollutants (see the table below) that your water can be screened for and determine which test(s) you'd like to order. If you need assistance, please contact the office.
- Complete the registration form and print the confirmation page that will appear when you finish. This is important even if you plan to pay for your well test by check rather than on line by credit card.
- Bring your registration confirmation form to either the RHA Main Office or South Branch Office to pick up your well testing kit and instructions. Pick up is available after office hours by calling us to arrange for a pick-up. If you did not prepay on line, you will need to bring a check, made payable to Raritan Headwaters Association, for the amount you will owe for your test(s).
- READ THE INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED IN YOUR KIT CAREFULLY BEFORE COLLECTING WATER SAMPLES! This is very important for accurate test results. Videos on the collection process are available at TestMyWell.org.
- Return your samples to Raritan Headwaters during the times indicated on your instruction sheet.Your water samples will be submitted promptly to our lab for testing, and you will receive an email from us within two weeks with your test results. If you do not receive a results email, please contact us!
| Test | Fee | Reasons to Test | Possible Sources |
| Basic: Total Coliform & Fecal Confirmation, Nitrates | $60 | Cloudy water and/or recurrent gastrointestinal complaints from people drinking water. High levels of nitrates are harmful to infants and pregnant women | Cracks in well casing, faulty seal or seepage near well — septic system problems — stormwater runoff — seepage from fertilized land |
| Iron | $15 | Discoloration of laundry or plumbing fixtures, rust stains and/or bitter or metallic taste | Naturally occurring deposits — industrial wastes |
| Manganese | $15 | Discoloration of laundry or plumbing fixtures, rust stains and/or bitter or metallic taste | Naturally occurring deposits — industrial wastes |
| Lead | $25 | Harmful to pregnant women and children. Can cause physical or mental development problems in infants or children and kidney problems or high blood pressure in adults | Corrosion of household pipes, fittings and/or solder (soft water may be more corrosive than hard water) |
| Arsenic | $35 | Can cause increased risk of cancers, gastrointestinal ailments, diabetes and cardiovascular impacts | Naturally occurring deposits — wood preservatives |
| Volatile Organics (62 chemicals) | $95 | High levels can cause liver, nervous system disorders, irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, anemia and cancer | Underground storage tanks — Gas stations — landfills — hazardous waste sites — septic systems |
| Pesticides (18 chemicals) | $135 | High levels can cause birth defects, cancer and damage to the nervous system | Runoff from farms, golf courses and/or residential areas |
| Radon | $50 | Can be ingested or inhaled as gases are released from the water into the air. Exposure to radon in drinking water can lead to lung cancer | Naturally occurring, produced by the breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water. Can enter the home through well water |
| Gross Alpha | $80 | Can be ingested, or inhaled as gases that are released from the water into the air. Exposure to gross alpha emitters in drinking water can lead to lung cancer | Erosion of natural deposits of minerals that are radioactive — may emit alpha radiation, which can enter the home through well water |