The City of Columbia is committed to providing public health services that prevent epidemics and the spread of disease, protect against environmental hazards, promote healthy behaviors, prevent injuries and illness, assure the quality and accessibility of health services, monitor the health of the population, provide social services and promote and protect civil rights.
Private Water Supplies in Boone County
How can I have my private well water tested?
Pick up a test kit at the Health Department
Office hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday
The kit includes a mailing sticker to send the sample to the State Laboratory in Jefferson City
Water samples must be deposited in first class mail Monday through Thursday in order for the sample to be accepted by State Lab personnel
What happens if the results are unsatisfactory?
You can request assistance from the Health Department
You can request assistance from Environmental Health personnel, who may inspect the condition of the well and take an additional sample to help determine any problems with the private water supply
For assistance, please call 573-874-7346
Please note:
Water district facilities and municipal water supplies in Boone County are regulated by the Department of Natural Resources
Persons on a public water supply can receive updated information from the supplier of the water regarding bacteria and many other characteristics of the water supply, upon request
All complaints regarding any public water supply should be directed to the supplier or to the Department of Natural Resources (1-800-385-2129)