Verona Labs will provide pick up of water samples for testing on Tuesday, May 1 for ocal businesses or individuals, who can drop off water samples by 10 a.m. on Tuesday at either the Forestport Town Hall or Adirondack Grocery in Otter Lake, or by 11 a.m. at the Visitor Information Center in Old Forge, or by noon at The Tavern in Eagle Bay or the Inlet Town Hall.
The cost for bacterial testing is $33 per sample that includes a $5 pickup charge per customer. A business that also needs nitrate or nitrite testing can also drop off additional samples, the cost is $34 for the first test and $29 for each additional test.
This service is for northern Herkimer County, Hamilton County, and northern Oneida County.
Sample kits and forms for this service can be obtained from the pickup locations. A phone number should be included on the forms so the lab can reach the sender if necessary.
Questions should be directed to Roger Blind at (315) 427-5850 or Bonnie at Verona Labs, phone 363-5841.
