Dallas County Well Water Quality Meeting

Dallas County Well Water Quality Meeting

Date: November 18, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM CST
Location: Orrville Community Center, 463 Academy St., Orrville, AL 36767

To sign up, call the Dallas County Extension Office at 334-875-3200. 

Who Should Attend? Private well users in Dallas County and surrounding areas.
Why Attend?
• Learn about Alabama’s geology and how it affects water quality
• Understand how contamination travels through groundwater
• Get guidance on well water testing

Two Free & Optional Testing Opportunities Are Available

Free Bacteria Screening

Who qualifies? Anyone registered for the workshop
How to participate:
1. Pick up a sample container from the Dallas County Extension Office by Nov. 18 (429 Lauderdale St., Selma, AL 36701) | Hours: Mon–Fri 8 AM–4PM
Call (334) 875-3200 for directions
2. Collect your water sample on the morning of the workshop
◦ Follow instructions in your registration packet
◦ Label with date and time of collection
◦ Bring your sample container and water questionnaire to the workshop

Optional Extended Testing

Note: This is an educational screening, not done through a certified lab.
How to participate:
1. Use a clean plastic bottle (16.9–20 oz) with a screw-on lid (no glass) to collect a sample
at home.
2. Complete the AU Soil, Forage and Water Testing Lab Paperwork and indicate which test you’d like run. Tests available:
◦ W401 ($15): Metals only (e.g., arsenic, iron, zinc)
◦ W301 ($25): Metals + pH, nitrate, conductivity, TDS
◦ W201 ($30): W301 + sulfate (recommended for wells)
3. Bring your sample, payment, and AU Soil, Forage and Water Testing lab form to the workshop.

To sign up, call the Dallas County Extension Office at 334-875-3200.