Hunterdon County, NJ well water testing
Short answer: Raritan Headwaters, a watershed nonprofit, offers well test kits year-round at its Flemington office, 5 Darts Mill Road, and its Bedminster office, with a $70 basic test for coliform, fecal confirmation and nitrates; call 908-234-1852 ext. 401. Hunterdon County's Health Department, 908-788-1351, answers well water testing questions.
Raritan Headwaters well testing (nonprofit)
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Where to get a kit | Year-round at the South Branch Flemington office (5 Darts Mill Rd, Flemington) and the main Bedminster office, or order a kit online [source] |
| Price | Basic (total coliform and fecal confirmation, nitrates): $70. Add-ons include iron/manganese $45, lead $30, VOCs (32 chemicals) $120, radon in water $70 [source] |
| Lab | Raritan Headwaters says tests are run by a state-certified lab [source] |
| Phone | Well test office: 908-234-1852 ext. 401 [source] |
Hunterdon County Department of Health
The county directs well water testing questions to its Health Department: 314 State Route 12, County Complex, Building #1, Flemington, NJ 08822; phone 908-788-1351. [source] Its well guide recommends testing once a year for bacteria, and for nitrate, arsenic and volatile organic compounds every five years. [source] After a flood reaches a private well, the county says it must be tested and disinfected once the water recedes. [source]
Selling or renting?
New Jersey's Private Well Testing Act applies to sales and leases; see our New Jersey guide. [source]
FAQ
Where can I get my well water tested in Hunterdon County, New Jersey?
Raritan Headwaters, a watershed nonprofit, offers well test kits year-round at its Flemington office, 5 Darts Mill Road, and its Bedminster office, with a $70 basic test for coliform, fecal confirmation and nitrates; call 908-234-1852 ext. 401. Hunterdon County's Health Department, 908-788-1351, answers well water testing questions.
Sources
- Raritan Headwaters – Well Testing (accessed 2026-10-23)
- Hunterdon County – Safe Drinking Water Program (accessed 2026-10-23)
- Hunterdon County – Well and Septic Care Guide (PDF) (accessed 2026-10-23)
- NJDEP – Private Well Testing Act (PWTA) (accessed 2026-10-21)
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