Water Testing Overview
NOTICE:
Due to circumstances beyond our control the Torrington Area Health District cannot accept water testing samples at this time.
Please refer to the list of Ct. certified water testing laboratories for your water testing needs. We hope to have our courier service available in the very near future and apologize for the inconvenience this interruption in services may cause.
Please refer to the list of Ct. certified water testing laboratories for your water testing needs. We hope to have our courier service available in the very near future and apologize for the inconvenience this interruption in services may cause.
Many people in the United States receive their water from private ground water wells. EPA regulations that protect public drinking water systems do not apply to privately owned wells. As a result, owners of private wells are responsible for ensuring that their water is safe from contaminants.

What We Offer
Our office is open Mon, Tues, and Thurs., 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Wednesday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Friday, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
HOWEVER - water samples must be taken in the morning and dropped off by 10:30 am.
- Provide a convenient, secure location for customers to pick up state approved water test kits & forms and drop off samples.
- Act as a site for customers to get phone/personal support & technical information before and after testing.
- Accurate, certified, timely results of all testing.
- Direct and immediate access to 38 years of information on well locations, construction, yields, and water test results. Results are emailed to the customer.
- Turnaround time is 7-10 business days with easy to understand interpretation.
- Sound advice on any water related issue.
Our office is open Mon, Tues, and Thurs., 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Wednesday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Friday, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
HOWEVER - water samples must be taken in the morning and dropped off by 10:30 am.

Directions for Chlorinating Wells (PDF) |