Keystone Wells and Water Testing Seminar 

Be our guest at the Keystone Wells and Water Testing Seminar. The seminar is designed to give attendees a broad overview of water wells, water quality, water testing, interpreting test results and determining water quality solutions for private water systems in Pennsylvania. The seminar is geared for inspectors, realtors, mortgage underwriters, bank officials, and private well owners. Information provided will give you a new and wide understanding when dealing with wells and water quality issues.

The Hollywood Casino Epic Buffet (its truly epic) is included in the registration fee. Bring a guest for the buffet only ($14.99) and your guest can then enjoy the buffet and the Hollywood Casino facilities while you attend the seminar.

Approved for 3 CEU’s for the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) and the National Association of Home Inspectors (NAHI)

No one under 21 admitted.

Sponsored by: Keystone ASHI (A chapter of the American Society of Home Inspectors)

PRESENTERS:

Bryan Swistock, Water Resources Extension Specialist, Penn State University

Jim Clark, Water Resources Extension Educator, McKean County Extension

Diane Oleson, Water Resources Extension Educator, York County Extension

Schedule:                                                                                                                                                                              5-6 PM Registration and Hollywood Casino Epic Buffet

6-9 PM Keystone Wells and Water Testing Seminar

COURSE CONTENT:

Chapter 1 - Basics of Private Water Supplies in Pennsylvania – 60 minutes

• ·       How many of these water supplies exist?
• ·       What are the statewide versus local regulations?
• ·       Proper location, construction and maintenance of private water wells, springs and cisterns.
• ·       Proper function of private water supplies
• ·       Water supply planning – sizing water supplies for typical water demand
• ·       Water well completion reports and inspections
• ·       Finding a professional water well contractor

 Chapter 2 - Water Supply Testing and Protection – 60 minutes

• ·       Water testing strategies to determine water quality
• ·       How to find a state-accredited water testing laboratory
• ·       Proper collection of water samples
• ·       How to interpret water test reports
• ·       What are the common water quality problems and their frequency of occurrence?
• ·       Chain-of-custody water testing
• ·       Wellhead and spring protection from land use activities

 Chapter 3 - Solving Private Water Supply problems – 60 minutes

• ·       Dealing with low yielding wells and springs
• ·       Water conservation strategies to meet peak water demands
• ·       Water treatment processes and equipment
• ·       Purchasing water treatment equipment