Jerry Solomon, of West Lampeter Township, rolls the stone slab that covers his private well water pump at the back of his home on Dec. 9, 2019. Solomon's well was tested three times, the first time the results showed nitrate levels more than two limes the Environmental Protection Agency maximum limits for public drinking water systems.
March 2, 2020 | 5:30 AM

Can your well water make you sick? No testing is required in Pennsylvania.

Medical professionals, scientists and drinking water experts say the condition of drinking water is a significant factor in a community’s overall health.

By Hurubie Meko, LNP