Well water testing in Greene County, OH
Greene County Public Health collects well water samples for bacteria, nitrate, lead, arsenic and more. Staff sample on Tuesday afternoons and Wednesday mornings. Pay the fee first, then send the request form. Call 937-374-5607 for the price.
- Sample
- Staff take the sample
Checked Nov 1, 2026 · All 3 sources
Where to get your well tested
Greene County Public Health, Environmental Health
Checked Nov 1, 2026 on greenecophoh.gov
No prices published. Call for the current fees.
- Who takes the sample
- Staff take the sample
- Getting a bottle
- You do not need a bottle. Staff collect the sample.
- Returning the sample
- Fill out the Water Sample Request Form and send it with the fee to 360 Wilson Drive, Xenia. Call 937-374-5607 or email ehpermits@greenecophoh.gov for the correct fee. You must pay before the visit is scheduled. Samples are taken Tuesday 1pm to 3pm and Wednesday 9am to 11am.
- Good to know
- The most common test checks total coliform and E. coli. Staff can also test for lead, nitrates and nitrites, arsenic, radon and VOCs. Call for fees.
- Address
- 360 Wilson Drive, Xenia, OH 45385
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 Greene County: quick answers
Who tests well water in Greene County?
Greene County Public Health, Environmental Health tests private wells for residents.
How do I get a sample bottle in Greene County?
You do not need a bottle. Staff collect the sample.
Where this comes from
We read these 3 pages on Nov 1, 2026. Fees and hours change, so call before you take a sample.
- Private water systemsgreenecophoh.gov · Web page
- Environmental Health Documentsgreenecophoh.gov · PDF
- Water Frequently Asked Questionsgreenecophoh.gov · PDF
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