It’s hard to believe that August is around the corner. While you may be out tending to the garden, landscaping, or other yearly tasks, have you taken the time to test your private well water?

Many contaminants such as bacteria and nitrates are often not able to be seen, smelled, or tasted in drinking water. The only way to know if your private well water is safe is to get it tested. Two tests that should be done annually are tests for nitrates and bacteria.

Bacteria in a drinking water su...