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Events

Saturday, Oct 31st 2009

Well Water Nitrate Screening Clinic

Willamette Valley well owners are invited to several free nitrate screening clinic to be held this fall. Screening will be available on October 14th at the Corvallis Wednesday Farmers Market from 3:00 to 7:00 pm, October 31st at the Albany Farmers Market from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, and on November 7th at the Corvallis Saturday Farmers Market from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.  A portion of the Southern Willamette Valley has been designated as a Groundwater Management Area by the Department of Environmental Quality due to elevated nitrate levels in well water. While it is especially important for households with pregnant women or newborns to test for nitrate because of a rare type of blue-baby syndrome, all homes with private wells should be aware of their nitrate level.    For a free nitrate screening, bring ½ cup of untreated well water in a clean, water-tight container. You may either wait for your results (the test takes 5 to 10 minutes if the well water clinic is not busy), or leave your contact information for the results to be delivered after the clinic date.   A water quality educator will be available during clinic times to answer questions about well water and septic tank issues.   For additional information on well water and septic systems, free Rural Living Basics classes other nitrate screening events, visit the OSU Extension Service website http://extension.oregonstate.edu/benton

Saturday, Nov 7th 2009

Well Water Nitrate Screening Clinic

Willamette Valley well owners are invited to several free nitrate screening clinic to be held this fall. Screening will be available on October 14th at the Corvallis Wednesday Farmers Market from 3:00 to 7:00 pm, October 31st at the Albany Farmers Market from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, and on November 7th at the Corvallis Saturday Farmers Market from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.  A portion of the Southern Willamette Valley has been designated as a Groundwater Management Area by the Department of Environmental Quality due to elevated nitrate levels in well water. While it is especially important for households with pregnant women or newborns to test for nitrate because of a rare type of blue-baby syndrome, all homes with private wells should be aware of their nitrate level.    For a free nitrate screening, bring ½ cup of untreated well water in a clean, water-tight container. You may either wait for your results (the test takes 5 to 10 minutes if the well water clinic is not busy), or leave your contact information for the results to be delivered after the clinic date.   A water quality educator will be available during clinic times to answer questions about well water and septic tank issues.   For additional information on well water and septic systems, free Rural Living Basics classes other nitrate screening events, visit the OSU Extension Service website http://extension.oregonstate.edu/benton