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To report
environmental
emergencies
only, call the
Illinois Emergency
Management Agency
800-782-7860
217-782-7860
(24 hrs/day)

Well Water

Where to Get Help

Your local health department is the best place to start regarding private well information and testing. Most local health departments can provide testing for coliform bacteria and nitrate. To find your local county health department, visit the alphabetical listing of Local Health Departments, or the online regional map.

Illinois Department of Public Health: phone 217-782-5830 or email DPH.MailUs@illinois.gov
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency: phone 217-557-6474 or email epa.safewater@illinois.gov
Illinois State Water Survey's Public Service Laboratory: phone 217-333-9234
Water Systems Council, Wellcare® Hotline: phone 888-395-1033
U.S. EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline: phone 800-426-4791

Well Water

Well Water Testing

Common Contaminants

Other Contaminants

Interpreting Test Results

Treating Contaminated Well Water

Well Maintenance Tips

Abandoned Wells

Proper Location & Construction of New Private Wells

Where To Get Help

List of Accredited Labs

Septic System Maintenance

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