Private Well Outreach Project
The private well outreach project conducts targeted outreach and private well education to New Jersey communities and neighborhoods.
We use data sources and knowledge of geological risk factors to identify areas that may have contaminated well water.
View private well testing data in your community through NJDEP Private Well Water Testing Maps. Check out NJDEP’s Private Well Information Hub.
We develop private well testing and outreach strategies in partnership with local community members, environmental commissions, school boards, township committee members, local health department officials, and others.
Learn more about active outreach projects below.
- Active Outreach Opportunities
- Previous Community Outreach Projects
- Information for Local Health Departments
- Contact Us
Active Outreach Opportunities
Lead in Private Well Drinking Water Outreach
We are conducting a statewide initiative to sample for lead in drinking water in 1,000 homes served by private wells. Letters are being sent to randomly selected homeowners to participate. Findings from this project will help us identify lead in drinking water concerns among private well owners in New Jersey.
If you received this invitation letter you can register to schedule a free water sample for lead in your drinking water.
Link to learn more about lead in drinking water. nj.gov/health/ceohs/documents/dw_lead_factsheet.pdf
North Jersey Neighbors Outreach for Radioactivity Project
Letters are being sent to a select number of homeowners that may be at high risk of gross alpha contamination.
If you received this outreach letter you can register to participate. Participation is FREE.
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All individual level data are confidential.
*NOTE: Outreach initiatives are based on available funding
Previous Community Outreach Projects
We have previously conducted outreach projects in various communities around New Jersey. Please find some examples below.
Information for Local Health Departments
Training Opportunities
We offer annual trainings for local environmental health department professionals. Continuing Education credits are awarded during the training.
The training information will be managed and posted to the New Jersey Learning Management Network closer to the training date.
If you would you like to be notified on upcoming trainings, please contact us.
Previous Training Materials
2022 - Private Well in New Jersey: Building Local Health Capacity (PDF)
2021 - Private Well in New Jersey: Building Local Health Capacity (PDF)
Funding Opportunities
Each year awards ranging from $5,000 - $10,000 are available through SAGE.
Request for Applications are typically available starting October 1, and the project activity period is December 1-August 31.
Contact Us
If you need more information about our project or would like to participate in our training programs, please contact us.