Well water

Good well water is an essential part of health protection. The condition of the well should be checked and, if necessary, serviced annually, and it is good to have the well water tested approximately every three years. As a place for a well it is worth choosing an area where the groundwater does not get dirty and the fluctuations in the groundwater level are small. A good well does not allow surface water, garbage or small animals to enter. The water in your own well should be tested approximately every 3 years!

In South Karelia, the laboratory that conducts official domestic water tests:

Saimaa Water and Environmental Research Oy
Hietakallionkatu 2
53850 Lappeenranta
Tel. +020 779 0470

The sample containers of Saimaa Vesi-ja umöristötutkimus Oy can be obtained from the municipal service points, where the samples can also be returned at certain times or taken directly to the laboratory. More detailed instructions and information can be found on the laboratory's website: sampling, collection and return points for sample bottles, household water research packages and price list, and referral form.

Wells information can be found on the website