Well Testing Event: Co-Hosted with Butler SWCD
Preble SWCD and Butler SWCD are teaming up with Miami University Institute for the Environment and Sustainability and Miami Conservancy District to bring you FREE nitrate testing for your well water!
Tuesday, March 10, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Collinsville Community Center
5113 Huston Rd, Collinsville, OH 45004
The first 40 attendees will receive the supplies and training they need to collect a sample to be tested for bacteria - for FREE!
*Bacteria test will be performed at a later date to be specified at the event.*
For questions, please call Butler SWCD at 513-887-3720 or Preble SWCD at 937-456-5159
Tuesday, March 10, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Collinsville Community Center
5113 Huston Rd, Collinsville, OH 45004
The first 40 attendees will receive the supplies and training they need to collect a sample to be tested for bacteria - for FREE!
*Bacteria test will be performed at a later date to be specified at the event.*
For questions, please call Butler SWCD at 513-887-3720 or Preble SWCD at 937-456-5159
Who Should Participate in the Well Water Testing Event?If you answer YES to any of the following questions, please have your water tested:
Is your well more than 40 years old? Is your well less than 50 feet deep? Has it been mroe than a year since it was tested? Does an infant, pregnant woman, or elderly person drink the water? How to Collect a Water Sample for Nitrate Testing1. Use a clean jar and rinse out any soap at least 3 times
2. Remove any screen or filter from your faucet 3. Run the water for 5 minutes to clear the lines and bring in fresh water 4. Collect your sample within the HOUR of the event, or keep it chilled |
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Conservation Day Camp 2020: Counselors, we need you! |
Attention high school and college students.... we need you for Conservation Day Camp!
When: June 22-26, 9am to 3pm Where: Preble County Historical Society We are looking for enthusiastic, fun-loving, responsible, outgoing students to help guide campers through all of the wonderful camp activities! The task is simple - lead students, participate in activities, and have a great time. Lunch and a t-shirt are included! For all of your hard work, we would like to offer you service hours for the participation, as well as a letter of recommendation for any college, job, or scholarship application. Come support our local summer camp and enjoy a week outdoors with us! To sign up, please click on the box to download and print the application. It must be returned to the Preble SWCD office by April 17 to be considered. For more information or questions, please call Kate at the office. |
Don't miss the chance to apply for our $1,000 College Scholarship!
Please submit a completed application, with a copy of your official transcripts and two letters of recommendation, to the Preble SWCD office by 3:30pm on April 3rd. Applications submitted after this time will not be submitted. Find all of the details and guidelines in the scholarship packet. Just click on the icon to download and print the application, or stop by the SWCD office to pick up a packet. For more questions and information, please call the office or email Kate at katesills@prebleswcd.org! 
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