TCD Well Test Kits
Teton Conservation District (TCD) sells well test kits by appointment at our office at 420 W. Pearl Ave. in Jackson. Schedule an appointment with David Lee, Water Resources Specialist: 307-733-2110 (ext. 3) or david@tetonconservation.org. We are a field -based office so at times staff are out of the office. To ensure that we are available when you stop by, please reach out to us and schedule a ten-minute appointment.
Frequently asked questions
What do well test kits test for? Teton Conservation District well test kits include twelve parameters: arsenic, chloride, fluoride, nitrate, nitrite, lead, pH, sodium, sulfate, total coliforms (bacteria), total dissolved solids, and total hardness. Iron, copper, and other parameters may be added to your well test kit for an additional fee. Contact us if you have questions about additional testing that can be conducted through Analytical Services Laboratory (the lab we work with in Laramie, WY) or other labs.
If you are interested in testing your well for bacteria only, Teton County Health Department offers a bacteriological test for $20. They can be reached at (307) 733-6401.
How much do the kits cost? Teton Conservation District sells test kits to Teton County residents for $50. We purchase the kits from Analytical Services Laboratory for $117 each; the difference is paid for by Teton County property taxes. Residents outside of Teton County can purchase kits from Teton Conservation District or Analytical Services Laboratory for $117.
Where do I get a well test kit? Teton Conservation District sells well test kits by appointment at our office at 420 W. Pearl Ave. in Jackson. Schedule an appointment with David Lee, Water Resources Specialist: 307-733-2110 (ext. 3) or david@tetonconservation.org. After collecting your water samples, mail your kit to Analytical Services Laboratory for analysis via UPS at 970 W. Broadway. UPS shipping is included in the cost.
When should I test my well? Spring and summer runoff months can be a good time to test your well because snowmelt and rain are seeping into the groundwater, increasing the likelihood of the water mobilizing surficial contaminants. Winter can also be a good time of year to test your well because slowing groundwater and decreased dilution may cause contaminants to be at their highest concentration. If you have reason to be concerned about your drinking water, consider testing your well during both high and low runoff to compare the results.
How often should I test my well? The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality recommends private wells be tested annually. It’s important to test your well if any of the following apply to you:
You are pregnant or have children.
You notice a change in water taste, odor, color, or clarity.
There was a chemical or oil spill nearby.
Your or a neighbor’s septic system fails.
There was a flood, or there is water accumulating around your well head.
You drilled a new well or bought a home.
What about my results? Analytical Services Laboratory will email the well test results to you in about two weeks. Teton Conservation District staff are available to discuss questions and concerns.
Teton Conservation District does not actively share individual well test kit results, but the District may use test results to study and analyze data and develop publicly available reports, studies, or maps. In addition, all records and data maintained by the District, including well test kit results, are subject to the Wyoming Public Records Act and may be disclosed to third parties. If you are concerned about this, we recommend you purchase a well test kit directly from Analytical Services Laboratory or another lab.