Wildfire-Impacted Domestic Well Testing
Source: Oregon.gov
Water Testing Voucher/Reimbursement DEADLINE Fast approaching – open now through May 15th. Vouchers Expire June 7, 2021.
If you sustained losses or damage due to wildfires beginning September 7, 2020, you may be eligible for free private well testing.
Beginning in February 2021, The Oregon Health Authority will provide vouchers for private or “domestic” water testing to residential fire impacted well owners. Vouchers will cover testing for Arsenic, Nitrate, Bacteria, Lead, and, depending on damage assessment results, Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene, and Xylenes (BTEX).
Even if the fire did not directly damage your well, or if you have repaired damage to your well, testing is an important step in recovering your property.
After you have assessed the damage to your well and taken the needed actions, it’s time to test the water. Applications for free well test vouchers are open now through May 15th, as supplies last. If you need more time, please click here.
Vouchers expire on June 7th, 2021.
