06/18/2026
FYI community members,
The Great Lakes Community Action Partnership (GLCAP) Private Well Assessment Program provides homeowners who rely on private wells, rather than public water systems, with free water testing and personalized well maintenance education.
Through a Private Well Assessment (PWA), a GLCAP Testing Professional visits the home to inspect the wellhead, evaluate any existing treatment systems, review available historical or county testing records, and collect water samples for bacteria and metals testing. These assessments are provided at no cost to homeowners, thanks to federal funding through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). All laboratory testing is conducted by Trace Analytical Laboratories, an independent third party facility, to ensure accuracy, privacy, and participant protection.
“A private well assessment is not just about the results,” said Brenden Rauch, Michigan’s Private Well Lead. “We are discussing the health of our waterways, pollution from our own homes or industry, home improvement, and beyond. These assessments are a doorway to better understanding where we live.”
Homeowners can request a Private Well Assessment by visiting
glcap.org/programs/home-repair-needs/private-well-assistance or by calling 1 800 775 9767.
GLCAP can assist you if you own a home in a rural area and use well water supplies. We can help assess the quality of your water well and provide low-interest..
