Well water testing in Stark County, OH
The Stark County Health Department tests well water. Staff take the sample at your home. A bacteria test is $80 and a home-sale well check is $125. Email the request form, pay the invoice online, and staff will call to set a time.
- Bacteria test
- $80
- Sample
- Staff take the sample
Where to get your well tested
Stark County Health Department, Environmental Health
| Bacteria only (total coliform and E. coli)coliform bacteria and E. coliResults in about 2 to 3 days after sampling. | $80 |
| Re-sample water well evaluationcoliform bacteria and E. coliResults in about 5 to 8 days. | $80 |
| Lead, standardleadResults in about 14 to 21 days. | $13 |
| Lead, rushleadResults in about 7 to 14 days. | $26 |
All 7 tests and prices
| Nitrates/nitrites, standardnitrate and nitriteResults in about 14 to 21 days. | $32 |
| Nitrates/nitrites, rushnitrate and nitriteResults in about 7 to 14 days. | $64 |
| Property transfer water well evaluationcoliform bacteria and E. coliBacteria test plus flow yield, well inspection and a final well report. Results in about 5 to 8 days. | $125 |
- Who takes the sample
- Staff take the sample
- Getting a bottle
- You don't need a bottle. Staff take the sample at your home.Order a bottle or a visit online
- Returning the sample
- Fill out the Water Well Test Request Form and email it to the health department. They email you an invoice with a link to pay online. After you pay, field staff contact you to set up a visit.
- Drop-off hours
- Office: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm
- Results in
- Bacteria results in about 2 to 3 days after sampling. Lead and nitrate take 14 to 21 days, or 7 to 14 days with rush.
- Good to know
- If a lender wants a water test, ask the lender which tests it needs first.
- Address
- 7235 Whipple Ave NW, Suite B, North Canton, OH 44720
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 Stark County: quick answers
How much does well water testing cost in Stark County?
Stark County Health Department, Environmental Health charges $80 for "Bacteria only (total coliform and E. coli)". Results in about 2 to 3 days after sampling. Prices are from the provider's own fee list, checked Oct 13, 2026.
Who tests well water in Stark County?
Stark County Health Department, Environmental Health tests private wells for residents.
How do I get a sample bottle in Stark County?
You don't need a bottle. Staff take the sample at your home.
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 (5)
- starkcountyohio.gov/government/offices/stark_county_health_department/our_programs/environmental_health/drinking_water.php
- starkcountyohio.gov/Stark%20County%20Health%20Department/Our%20Programs/Environmental%20Health/Drinking%20Water/Resources/Well-Test-Form%202025%20V%202.pdf
- 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