WVU workshop aims to educate community about drinking water testing

 

The West Virginia University Institute of Water Security and Science, along with the Interdisciplinary Hydrology Laboratory will offer a free workshop dedicated to educating community members about the importance of safe drinking water.

 

The event is scheduled for 10 a.m to noon, Saturday, Oct. 30 at the Parks and Recreation Building, 43 Recreation Drive, in Clarksburg.

 

Sponsored by the Equitrans Midstream Foundation, workshop participants will learn about public and private water supplies and mitigation tactics, how to inspect and maintain private drinking water sources, and how to test their own water regardless of the source.

 

Participants will receive a free drinking water sample kit valued at $165. Registration is required to attend. Interested participants should register online at https://go.wvu.edu/octwater. For more information, please contact Laura Tinney at (304) 293-6887 or Laura.Tinney@mail.wvu.edu.