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TOWN OF CICERO WELL WATER TESTING


Thursday May, 6th 7:00 AM- 8:00 PM
Water sample kits will be handed out by Clean Water Testing Staff at the Town of Cicero Town Hall. Residents will be asked to pick up their sample kit, collect their water sample, and return their sample on May 6th to the Town Hall.

If residents are unable to participate on the 6th, sample kits will be available from the town clerk by calling 920-833-9735. Residents who pick up a sample kit after the 6th will be responsible to get their water sample to the lab that same week to take advantage of the special pricing.

On Thursday June, 3rd from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM, Clean Water Testing will conduct a meeting at the Town of Cicero Town Hall. All participants will receive their test results and interpretation. This meeting will provide a detailed explanation of the test results, statistical analysis of the results, an explanation of what they can do if test levels are high, and a question/answer session. For those unable to attend this meeting, their results will be mailed to them.


Individual Test Options
Bacteria (coliform and e-coli)…………………………………………..……...$15.00 (Regular Price $26)
Nitrate…………………………………………….…………………………….$15. 00 (Regular Price $26)
Arsenic…………………………………………………..….…………………$15. 00 (Regular Price $36)



PACKAGE OPTIONS

Home Safety Package $95.00 (Regularly $129.00)

Test Parameters: Coliform Bacteria, E-coli, Nitrate, Nitrite, Arsenic, Lead, Fluoride, Bromide, Phosphate, Sulfate, Chloride


Complete Water Package $349.00 (Regularly $499.00)

Test Parameters: Aluminum, Barium, Beryllium, Boron, Cadmium, Calcium, Chromium, Cobalt, Copper, Iron, Lithium, Magnesium, Manganese, Molybdenum, Nickel, Phosphorus, Potassium, Silicon, Silver, Vanadium, Sodium, Strontium, and Zinc, Coliform Bacteria, E-coli, Nitrate, Arsenic, Lead, Bromide, Phosphate, Sulfate, Fluoride, Chloride, VOC's, Triazene screen, and Alpha/Beta screen


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Why should you test for arsenic?
Arsenic found in the groundwater is naturally occurring. It is a known carcinogen causing various cancers of the urinary bladder, kidney, liver, and skin. Arsenic is colorless, odorless, and tasteless. The Wisconsin department of Natural Resources recommends that every well owner in the state have their water analyzed for arsenic.

Why should you test for nitrates?
Nitrates in groundwater may be the result of over-application of fertilizers, or septic system contamination. Nitrate may cause severe illness or death in infants and poses a large health risk to pregnant women. Nitrate levels may change even with the different season.

Why should you test for bacteria?
Coliform Bacteria are found in human and animal waste, soil, and surface water. Any number of coliform bacteria in drinking water is unnatural. Bacteria in drinking water is a very serious matter and could make you extremely ill. It is recommended that you test for bacteria on an annual basis.

Why would I want the Home Safety Package?
This package is designed for individuals who want all of tests listed above but may have additional concerns about other items that may be in their water supply. This package is designed to inform you of the general health and safety of your water, while telling you whether surface activities may be affecting the quality of your water.

Test Parameters: Coliform Bacteria, E-coli, Nitrate, Nitrite, Arsenic, Lead, Bromide, Phosphate, Sulfate, Fluoride, and Chloride.

Why would I want the Complete Package?
This package is designed for individuals who want to test there water for “everything” that well owners should test their water for. This package screens for the same contaminates that most municipalities are testing for, but at an affordable rate. Many of the items contained in this package should be tested for during the life of a well. From inorganic, to volatile organics, to pesticides and herbicides, to radioactivity this package has it all. *Requires special containers and 4-6 weeks for analysis.

Test Parameters: Aluminum, Barium, Beryllium, Boron, Cadmium, Calcium, Chromium, Cobalt, Copper, Iron, Lithium, Magnesium, Manganese, Molybdenum, Nickel, Phosphorus, Potassium, Silicon, Silver, Vanadium, Sodium, Strontium, Zinc, Coliform Bacteria, E-coli, Nitrate, Arsenic, Lead, Bromide, Phosphate, Sulfate, Fluoride, Chloride, VOC's, Triazene screen, Alpha/Beta screen, and more!

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