WELL WATER SAFETY NEVER DRINK, SWIM, SHOWER OR PLAY IN UNTESTED WELL WATER. LAWN AND GARDEN USE OF WELL WATER IS SAFE. Well Water may contain substances that harm your health, including chemicals that can cause cancer. Find out which contaminants pose a risk in your area. Test your well water using a state-certified laboratory. Retest well water at least annually. If you notice a change in color, smell or taste, stop using well water immediately and retest. Well owners are responsbile for the safety of their well water. For information on local well water contaminants, contact: KS Dept. of Health & Environment South Central District Office 316-337-6020 For a directory of Kansas-certified testing laboratories, visit: KS Dept. of Health & Environment Laboratory Improvement Program Office https://bit.ly/well-test For private well permitting and inspections in the City of Wichita: Public Works & Utilities Water Quality Division https://bit.ly/pwu-water 316-268-8351 For more information on private wells, visit: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency https:/bit.ly/epa-wells Sedgwick County Health Department 1900 E 9th St. Wichita KS 67214 316-660-7300 www.sedgwickcounty.org