9B. WATER SAMPLING

UMES EXTENSION

‡ A water sample report from your municipality is required yearly if you use a municipal water source. ‡ Farms using a private well need a yearly water quality test to ensure well water potability. Test for total coliforms, nitrates and turbidity for post-harvest water. ‡ Water Sampling Video ‡ Maryland requires: total coliforms 0 or absent, turbidity < 10 NTU and nitrates < 10mg/L. ‡ Farm Resources shows area water labs as well as soil labs, soil conservation districts and Extension offices. ‡ A visual inspection of the on-site sewage disposal system is required during the inspection to ensure that it is functioning properly.