The Virginia Department Of Health Is Offering Free Water Test Kits To Residents With Private Wells Affected By Recent Flooding In Southwest Virginia. Available In 17 Counties And Radford City, These Kits Test For Harmful Bacteria. Wells Must Be Disinfected And Flushed Before Testing. Residents Can Request Kits By Going Online Or Visit A Hurricane Helene Disaster Recovery Center. Samples Must Be Returned Monday Through Thursday By 4 Pm To Designated Locations. For More Information, Visit VDH’s Hurricane Helene Post-Storm Response Webpage Or Contact Your Local Health Department.
