Frequently Asked Questions

  1. When was the Groundwater Management Area formed?
  2. What is the Lower Yakima Valley Groundwater Advisory Committee?
  3. What is the goal of the Groundwater Management Area?
  4. How often does the Groundwater Advisory Committee meet?
  5. Are the meetings open to the public?
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  1. What is nitrate?
  2. Who is considered a high public health risk from nitrate?
  3. Why are pregnant women, infants and others at high public risk?
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  1. Why should I test my water?
  2. Aren’t water supplies tested and treated to be safe?
  3. How do I have my water tested?
  4. Where do I go to get my water tested?
  5. How much does the water test cost?
  6. What do my test results mean?
  7. What should I do if I find out my water isn’t safe to drink?
  8. Where can I get more information?
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Other Agency Resources

  1. Private Wells_English
  2. Private Wells_Spanish
  3. Nitrate In Drinking Water_English
  4. Nitrate In Drinking Water_Spanish
  5. EPA FAQ Nitrate and Dringing Water_English
  6. EPA FAQ Nitrate and Dringing Water_Spanish
  7. Certified Laboratories_English And Spanish