Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

GWAC

• When was the Groundwater Management Area formed?
• What is the Lower Yakima Valley Groundwater Advisory Committee?
• What is the goal of the Groundwater Management Area? 
• How often does the Groundwater Advisory Committee meet?
• Are the meetings open to the public?

Nitrate Education 

• What is nitrate? 
• Who is considered a high public risk from nitrate?
• Why are pregnant women, infants and other at high public risk?
• Yakima County Nitrate Program Frequently Asked Questions _English
• Yakima County Nitrate Program Frequently Asked Questions _Spanish

Water Quality Testing

• Why should I test my water?
• Aren't water supplies tested and treated to be safe?
• How do I have my water tested?
• Where do I go to get my water tested? 
• How much does the water test cost? 
• What do my test results mean? 
• What should I do if I find out my water isn't safe to drink? 
• Where can I get more information?

Other Agency Resources

• Private Wells_English
• Private Wells_Spanish
• Nitrate In Drinking Water_English
• EPA FAQ Nitrate and Drinking Water_English
• EPA FAQ Nitrate and Drinking Water_Spanish