It’s Groundwater Awareness Week (March 9th-15th)

March 2025

Groundwater Awareness Week, observed annually during the second week of March, highlights the importance of groundwater to our health and environment. This initiative encourages homeowners to test and properly maintain their water systems to ensure safe and clean drinking water.

Why Groundwater Protection Matters

Contaminated groundwater can lead to illness, making it essential to protect it from harmful germs and chemicals. If you rely on a private well, you are responsible for ensuring your water is safe to drink.

How Tiger Can Help

• Water testing services and packages (Click Here)
• Reviewing your testing history with Tiger (Give us a call)
• Determining appropriate water quality tests based on current CTDPH recommendations and household concerns.
• Providing a list of qualified well service providers through our Tiger Contractor Network:
  Find a Well Service Provider HERE

How to Protect Groundwater:

• Maintain your septic system to prevent contamination.
• Handle household chemicals properly, including lawn treatments, pesticides, motor oil, and cleaning products.
• Dispose of medications correctly—follow manufacturer guidelines instead of flushing them down the drain.

Well Water Testing: Your Responsibility

Unlike public drinking water systems, private wells are not regulated, treated, or monitored by government agencies. The only way to ensure your water is safe is through regular testing.

The Connecticut Department of Public Health recommends:

• Annual testing for basic indicators.
• Periodic testing for contaminants like arsenic, uranium, radon, volatile organic compounds, lead, and fluoride, depending on household factors such as the presence of young children. For detailed testing guidelines, refer to the official recommendations; Click HERE for CT Department of Public Health Well Testing Guide

Additional Reasons to Test Your Well Water

• Your local health department reports water issues in your area.
• Nearby land disturbances, flooding, or waste disposal sites may impact your water supply.
• You replace or repair any part of your well system.
• You notice changes in taste, color, or odor of your water.
• Someone in your household is pregnant or a young child moves in.

Well Maintenance Tips

Beyond testing, check your well every spring for mechanical issues to ensure it remains in good working order. Protecting your groundwater ensures a safe and healthy home. If you have any questions or wish to schedule testing, call Tiger.