Homeowners in Door and Kewaunee counties have the option to have their well water tested to ensure its safety. In Kewaunee County, water samples can be sent to multiple locations to increase participation in the name of cost savings. The county offered a discount on the tests in May, but they were not free as in previous cases. As a result, only 105 samples were collected, with more than a third of those coming from the city of Lincoln. Davina Bonness, director of land and water conservation for Kewaunee County, said during the Land and Water Conservation Committee meeting this month that she is working with the Environmental Protection Agency and UW-Stevens Point on the fall testing, which requires more moving parts but costs less for homeowners.

The next well testing date in Kewaunee County is October 21. Registration begins September 3. The cost is $10. and you can learn more about it by clicking this link. In Door County, homeowners can partner with UW-Oshkosh and their well monitoring program. The university has been working with Door County residents through the program since 2019. Registration to take the test, which must be given on October 18 or 19, is now open through October 4. Learn more about this program below.