Valencia County, NM - On Wednesday September 24, 2014, the New Mexico Environment Department and the New Mexico Department of Health will be hosting a Domestic Well Water Testing Event at the UNM Valencia 12th Annual Wellness Expo. The event will be held at the Student Community Center on the University of New Mexico Valencia Campus, 280 La Entrada, Los Lunas, NM from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Citizens with domestic wells are encouraged to bring in a 1-gallon fresh water sample from your well (find a faucet that is not connected to a treatment system such as reverse osmosis, water softener, or carbon filter) in a clean glass or plastic container and get it tested.
How to Collect the Water Sample:
- Use a clean glass or plastic container that does not have a strong odor (at least a liter).
- Collect the sample before any water treatment/filters such as R.O. or water softener.
- Let the water run a couple of minutes before collecting and collect the sample as close to the time of testing as possible.
Samples may be dropped off and results will be mailed to you. If available, provide well depth, depth to water, well casing material (i.e., steel, pvc) and distance from well to the nearest septic tank/leachfield system.
Drinking water will be tested on site for the following parameters: pH, Specific Conductance, Fluoride, Iron, Sulfate, Arsenic, Nitrate and Manganese.
For further information contact: 505-222-9574.