Free well water testing is available through the Marshall County Health Department for those affected by the recent flood event in Marshall County.
According to Health Administrator Christine Stinson, flooding around a well can contaminate the well water and the casing of a well. Flood waters contain bacteria, viruses and waste that can cause extreme illnesses if people drink, bathe or cook with contaminated well water.
Wells need to be disinfected 24 hours prior to testing. Instructions on how to disinfect a well is available at the Marshall County Health Department as well as a water sample bottle and instruction packet.
The water sample bottle must be returned to the closest drop-off site before 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 20. Samples can be taken to the Marshall County Health Department at 510 W. Adams St. in Plymouth, Argos Clerk’s Office at 201 W. Walnut, or Bremen Town Hall at 111 S. Center St. Testing bottles and information are also available at any of these sites or the Tippecanoe Township Trustee’s office at 18331 State Road 331 in Tippecanoe.
For more information, call 574-935-8565.
