Harveys Lake Drinking Water Sampling and Testing Outreach Program

In July 2021, the Harveys Lake Environmental Advisory Council facilitated a private well owner water sampling and testing program.

See Initial Program Overview and Options

We are working on a Mail-Order Testing Program to get your name added to the notification list please email:
Brian Oram, Licensed Professional Geologist
BFEnviro@PTD.net

Follow Up to the July 2021 Sampling & Testing Outreach Program

During this event a total of 25 private well water samples were submitted for analysis. Most of the private well owners selected the Option 2 testing package. This outreach page provides direct links to the information that some, not all, of the private well owners may need:

Get Informed

Learn about each of the following contaminants or conditions in our Contaminants Section

How to Shock Disinfect at Well and the Chemical We Recommend
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Bacteria in Drinking Water

‍Lead in Drinking Water and potentially Corrosive Water

Corrosion (Copper, Zinc, low pH, low alkalinity, low hardness and other metals)

‍Iron and Manganese Issues with Drinking Water

Arsenic in Drinking Water

Protect Yourself and Your Pets from Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs)

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Get Treatment

The products listed below may be a solution for your situation. If you would like to get any information about these products or make a purchase, click the links below.

Point-of-Use Products

Point-of-Use Filters to Remove Trace Metals
‍Point-of-Use Filters to Remove Lead
Point-of-Use Filters to Remove Arsenic

Whole House Applications

Greensand Filter (Iron and Manganese)
‍Standard Water Softener
‍Salt-Free Water Conditioner (Slight Hardness Reductions)
‍Neutralizing Filters (low pH or acidic water)
Arsenic Removal System

Local Professional Water Specialist

For systems with bacterial issues, we strongly suggest working a local water treatment expert.

Cresswell Drilling
(Shock Disinfection, Water Treatment, and Pump Issues)
211 N Lackawanna Trail,
Dalton, PA 18414
Phone: 570-563-1123
CressWellDrilling.com
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Greg Sorber Well Drilling
(Shock Disinfection and Pump Issues)
204 Niemchik Rd,
Hunlock Creek, PA 18621
Phone: 570-477-5393
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Willis Ide & Son Water Systems Contractors
(Shock Disinfection, Water Treatment and Pump Issues)
696 Main Road,
Dallas, PA 18612
Phone: 570-675-8212
WillisIdeAndSon.com