06/22/2026
Free workshop and water testing for well owners this week at our office...
Free Penn State Private Drinking Water Event
Thursday, June 25, @ 1:00pm
Cumberland County Penn State Extension Office
10 Allen Road, Carlisle, PA 17013
Understanding PFAS in Private Drinking Water Supplies
No-cost PFAS testing provided
Register at https://extension.psu.edu/understanding-pfas-in-private-water-systems
Pennsylvania private well owners are invited to attend this informative workshop on testing for PFAS in their water supply. PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances—often referred to as "forever chemicals"—have been widely used in industrial and household products and persist in the environment, where they have been detected in soil, surface water, and groundwater. Participants will gain a better understanding of how PFAS move through the environment, potential pathways for human exposure, and available testing and monitoring resources for private water supplies. The workshop will also cover how to interpret test results, explore management options, and review current scientific research and regulatory developments related to PFAS.
The free one-hour workshop provides a complimentary water test for private water supply users valued at approximately $300.
Participants must meet the following requirements to qualify for free water testing:
- Register and attend the live educational event. (Happening June 25 at Penn State Cumberland Co. Office, 310 Allen Road, Carlisle)
- Reside at a primary residence (not a camp or summer home) with a private water supply, such as a well, spring, or cistern.
Only one test is permitted per household. Participants must collect water samples and return them to a designated drop-off location within a few days of the event for analysis by an accredited laboratory. Testing and seating are limited; please register only if you can attend and complete the water testing process.
Funding for this program was made possible by the Pennsylvania Department of Health cooperative agreement with the CDC Environmental Health Capacity Building initiative (Grant -01-00) and support from the Master Well Owner Network grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
This event is free to participants and made possible through grant funding.
Space is limited - preregistration is required.
Questions: Andy Yencha, [email protected] / 717-706-6032
