Beginning Farmer & Land Access
Farm Well Testing Checklist
A checklist for testing a farm well. It records source details, lab sampling steps, and results so owners can review water quality and decide on follow-up.
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What is on this checklist
- Well location and type
- Well age and records
- Wellhead condition
- Nearby contamination sources
- Certified lab chosen
- Sample taken per lab directions
- Results recorded
- Follow-up actions
- Date of next test
How to use this checklist
Print a few copies and keep them where the work happens. Go item by item, tick OK, FIX or N/A, and write what needs attention in the notes.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with CDC and eXtension.
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