Well water testing in Wayne County, OH
Wayne County Health Department tests wells for bacteria: $45 if you take the sample, or $75 if staff come out. Pick up a bottle at 428 W. Liberty St. in Wooster. Sample after noon Tuesday or Thursday and return it by 9am the next morning.
- Bacteria test
- $45
- Sample
- You or staff take the sample
Where to get your well tested
Wayne County Health Department, Environmental Health
| Bacteria (coliform), you take the samplecoliform bacteria | $45 |
| Bacteria (coliform), staff take the samplecoliform bacteriaStaff sampling is sometimes required. | $75 |
| Real estate water sampleWater sample only, for a home sale. | $90 |
| Real estate well inspectionWell inspection for a home sale. | $200 |
- Who takes the sample
- You or staff take the sample
- Getting a bottle
- Pick up a bottle at the Environmental Health office, 428 W. Liberty St., Wooster. You can't use your own container.
- Environmental Health office, 428 W. Liberty St., Wooster
- Returning the sample
- Take the sample from your tap after 12pm on Tuesday and bring it in between 1pm Tuesday and 9am Wednesday. Or sample after 12pm Thursday and bring it in between 1pm Thursday and 9am Friday.
- Drop-off hours
- 1pm Tuesday to 9am Wednesday, or 1pm Thursday to 9am Friday
- Results in
- Usually within 5 business days
- Good to know
- Call for the price of other tests, such as nitrate, lead and E. coli.
- Address
- 428 W. Liberty St., Wooster, OH
Health department main line: 330-264-9590
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.
Wayne County does not require a well check when a home is sold, but many lenders do.
Well testing in Wayne County: quick answers
How much does well water testing cost in Wayne County?
Wayne County Health Department, Environmental Health charges $45 for "Bacteria (coliform), you take the sample". Prices are from the provider's own fee list, checked Oct 13, 2026.
Who tests well water in Wayne County?
Wayne County Health Department, Environmental Health tests private wells for residents.
How do I get a sample bottle in Wayne County?
Pick up a bottle at the Environmental Health office, 428 W. Liberty St., Wooster. You can't use your own container.
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