Private Well Outreach Project
The private well outreach project conducts targeted outreach and private well education to communities and neighborhoods identified as at-risk of having contaminated well water.
To identify areas that may be affect by contaminated well water, we use data sources and knowledge of geological risk factors.
View private well testing data in your community through NJDEP Private Well Water Testing Maps
What happens after at-risk areas have been identified?
After identifying at-risk areas, 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.
We also work with local health officials to conduct outreach initiatives, which includes sending letters to well owners and neighbors informing them of their proximity to a contaminated well.
Example outreach letter
If you received this letter in the mail and want to participate, register here. All individual level data is 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