{"id":129511,"date":"2026-04-11T18:00:37","date_gmt":"2026-04-11T22:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=129511"},"modified":"2026-04-11T15:07:32","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T19:07:32","slug":"hoosiers-may-qualify-for-free-well-water-testing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2026\/04\/11\/hoosiers-may-qualify-for-free-well-water-testing\/","title":{"rendered":"Hoosiers may qualify for free well water testing"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Indiana Department of Environmental Management is encouraging eligible Hoosiers to apply for free well water testing through the 2026 Groundwater Monitoring Network.<\/p>\n

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Indiana Department of Environmental Management news release:<\/p>\n

Hoosiers May Qualify for Free Well Water Testing<\/strong><\/p>\n

Indianapolis, Indiana (April 11, 2026) \u2013 The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) is encouraging eligible Hoosiers to apply for free well water testing through the 2026 Groundwater Monitoring Network (GWMN).<\/p>\n

Although private well water is unregulated by both the IDEM and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, IDEM’s Office of Water Quality Drinking Water Branch periodically collects water samples from qualified private residential drinking water wells to characterize groundwater conditions, track environmental changes, and identify areas that may be influenced by natural geology or human activity.<\/p>\n

“By taking part in this program, homeowners gain valuable insight into their own drinking water, while the information collected contributes to a clearer statewide picture of groundwater quality,” said IDEM Commissioner Clint Woods. “This scientific sampling helps us ensure Indiana\u2019s groundwater remains clean, safe, and resilient for generations to come.”<\/p>\n

To be considered for the 2026 survey, property owners must:<\/p>\n