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Water Testing

Where to get your well or surface water tested in Hendry County.

If you're on a private well, you are your own water utility. Annual testing is the only way to know your water is safe. Free and low-cost options are available.

Where to Get Tested

SWFL Water Testing serves Hendry County and surrounding areas with certified well water testing — bacteria, nitrates, metals, and full panels. Visit their site to book a test or request a sample kit. The Florida Department of Health in Hendry County can also direct you to state-certified labs and offers bacteriological testing for private wells.

What to Test For

At minimum, test annually for total coliform bacteria and nitrates. Every 2–3 years, run a full panel that includes iron, manganese, hardness, pH, sulfates, chlorides, and arsenic. If you live near agricultural operations, add pesticides and herbicides. After any flood, well repair, or new pump install, retest before drinking.

How Often to Test

Annual testing is the baseline for every private well. Test sooner if you notice a change in taste, color, or smell; if anyone in the household gets recurring stomach issues; after hurricanes or flooding; or any time the well, pump, or pressure tank is serviced or replaced.

Local Well & Water Service Providers

Need help collecting a sample, interpreting results, or installing filtration based on your results? See our Local Businesses → Well & Water page for vetted local drillers, pump techs, and water-treatment installers serving Montura.