The Health Department (LCHD) offers the service of performing well and septic evaluations at existing properties.  These services are most often requested when a property transaction (either a sale or a refinancing) is taking place, and in many cases is required by a lender and/or buyer.  A fee for this service is charged, contact Lake County Health Department.


Visit  Barrington Area Council of Governments for information on water testing and private well water testing events.


Here's some helpful information from PrivateWellClass.org for well owners!

 About PrivateWellClass.org 

Privatewellclass.org is a free service for well owners, and those that work with them, to raise awareness of private well issues and help well owners understand their responsibilities in being a good steward of their well and water source. The Private Well Class is a collaboration between the Rural Community Assistance Partnership and the University of Illinois, through the Illinois State Water Survey, and funded by the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency.