Water Testing

Need for Water Testing

Eastham's transition from a seasonal vacation area to a year-round vibrant town has created unique challenges related to water and water quality. High housing density, older septic systems, water runoff from busy roads, and fertilizer runoff can cause contamination to well water. The Town of Eastham voted to install municipal water in part to address this issue. Until municipal water is available in your home, it may be a good idea to test your water. The town requires testing of rental properties and for real estate transactions.

Water Testing Options

There are currently two options for testing your water.

Water test kits for both labs are available for pick up at the front entryway of Town Hall.

The sample bottles for the two different laboratories are NOT interchangeable. Samples returned in the incorrect bottles will NOT be processed.

Barnstable County Water Quality Lab

The kits are $55 payable by check to Banrstable County. The bottles may be picked up and returned to Town Hall. To return the kits, place them in the cooler in the front entry BEFORE 9:30 am Tuesday and Thursday only. Samples must have an accompanying form and payment. Samples returned after 9:30 am and/or without a chain of custody and payment will not be processed. 

Envirotech

The kits are $60 payable by check or credit card to Envirotech. The bottles may be picked up and returned to Town Hall. To return the kits, place them in the cooler in the front entry BEFORE 12:30 pm. Monday through Friday only. Samples must have an accompanying form and payment. Samples returned after 12:30 pm and/or without a chain of custody and payment will not be processed. Those interested in using Envirotech to test for Real Estate Transfers should contact the lab for pricing and bottles.