09/14/2026
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Do you get your drinking water from a private well? You can now request free water testing through a statewide program from DNREC and the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services.
Testing is available at no cost for PFAS and a range of other chemical and bacteriological contaminants. Because private wells aren’t regulated under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act, well owners are generally responsible for testing and maintaining their drinking water.
If testing finds certain contaminants above threshold levels, the state will provide information about next steps. Assistance with treatment may also be available for qualifying households.
Expanding access to private well testing is one of the priorities in Delaware’s 2026 PFAS Implementation Plan and part of our ongoing work to identify PFAS contamination and reduce potential exposure.
Complete the request and consent form to get started. We’ll share the link in the comments.