If you wish to have your water tested, please fill out the attached postcard and mail to the Hygienic Laboratory, University of Iowa, Oakdale Campus, Iowa City, IA 52242. Instructions for collecting the sample, the appropriate laboratory report form and the current laboratory analytical rates will be included in the water sampling kit. In most cases one sampling container is adequate for all tests on one water supply. Based on the results of the tests conducted on your private water sample, it may be necessary for you to seek guidance in restoring your drinking water to a safe level. These publications are available at county extension offices in Iowa or from Publications Distribution Center, Printing and Publications Building, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011.
Water is earth's most precious resource.
Without water life on earth as we know it would not and could not exist. Since water is not an infinite resource, especially drinking water, we are all responsible for maintaining and conserving its quality. All rights reserved.