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Well Water Information

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) recommends testing your well water every year.  Below are some resources to help you learn more about testing your well water.  

Testing Information:

  • Bucks County Health Department- Residential Water Testing- Please note that the Township does not have testing kits- you will have to contact one of the Accredited Drinking Labs that are listed on the Bucks County Health Department Website.  Please note that the $25 test from BCHD does not test for nitrates and PFAS.  
  • Penn State Extension- Information about Private Wells and Interpreting your water tests.  

Resource List

Treatment Options (if containments are found):

In addition, it is important with the private wells and septic systems in Wrightstown to follow these tips that can limit any containment to your wells:

  • Make sure to maintain your septic systems. The Township requires septic pumping every 3 years and a septic receipt from the hauler needs to be sent to the Township for proof of pumping.
  • Keep hazardous chemicals out of septic systems and away from your well. If there is a spill of any kind happens on your property, please make sure the hazardous material is cleaned up properly. 
  • Be careful with any materials near your well that could cause contamination like fuel tanks, fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides that are used on your lawn, and swimming pool chemicals.
  • Also, please make sure you dispose of any hazardous materials properly. Bucks County hosts several events throughout the year.  https://www.buckscounty.gov/444/Household-Hazardous-Waste-Recycling
  • Please do not dispose of any medications down the drain or in the trash. These can be dropped off at Newtown Township Police Department or at many pharmacy locations.