Well water testing in Fairfield County, OH
The Fairfield County Health Department tests well water. Staff collect a bacteria sample for $90. Call the Environmental Office to schedule it. A nitrate strip test is done on request. Other tests cost $65 plus the lab fee.
- Bacteria test
- $90
- Sample
- Staff take the sample
Where to get your well tested
Fairfield County Health Department, Environmental Division
| Water sample collection, total coliformcoliform bacteria and E. coliTested for coliform bacteria and E. coli. A color-strip nitrate and nitrite test is done on request. | $90 |
| Water sample collection, other testsThe lab fee is added and varies. | $65 |
- Who takes the sample
- Staff take the sample
- Getting a bottle
- You don't need a bottle. Health department staff collect the sample.
- Returning the sample
- Call the Environmental Office (option 3) to schedule a water sample.
- Drop-off hours
- Office: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm
- Address
- 1550 Sheridan Dr, Lancaster, OH 43130
Free and lower-cost testing
Household water well loan program
Who qualifies: Owner-occupied homes in rural areas of Ohio with a household income up to $55,216
Low-interest loan for well improvements and home water treatment systems
Program pageRules that apply
- A new, altered or repaired well must pass tests for coliform bacteria, E. coli and nitrate before the local health district approves it. The sample must go to a lab certified by the Ohio Department of Health or Ohio EPA.
- The Ohio Department of Health advises using a certified lab for home-sale and other well tests too.
Well testing in Fairfield County: quick answers
How much does well water testing cost in Fairfield County?
Fairfield County Health Department, Environmental Division charges $90 for "Water sample collection, total coliform". Tested for coliform bacteria and E. coli. A color-strip nitrate and nitrite test is done on request. Prices are from the provider's own fee list, checked Oct 13, 2026.
Who tests well water in Fairfield County?
Fairfield County Health Department, Environmental Division tests private wells for residents.
How do I get a sample bottle in Fairfield County?
You don't need a bottle. Health department staff collect the sample.
Checked Oct 13, 2026 against the provider's own pages. Fees and hours change, so call before you take a sample. Something wrong? corrections@wellwatertestfinder.com
Sources (6)
- fairfieldhealth.org/Environmental-Division/FDH-private-water-wells.html
- fairfieldhealth.org/Fee-Schedule.html
- myfdh.org/
- odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/private-water-systems-program/info-for-homeowners
- odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/private-water-systems-program/info-for-lhds
- dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/epa.ohio.gov/Portals/28/documents/labcert/Combined-Lab-List.pdf