Environmental health inspectors respond to septic system overflows and sewage spills to prevent the contamination of bathing beaches, water bodies and well water.  Drinking water quality is ensured through expanded monitoring and sampling of County water supplies.

Environmental engineers regularly monitor water and sewage treatment plants to improve and maintain healthful and safe drinking and bathing water quality and to prevent and control water pollution.

Environmental engineers maintained a leadership role in negotiations with New York City about watershed protection.  Representatives from Westchester County government worked to help bring about effective regulation to protect the NYC water supply system which also serves 85% of Westchester's water needs.

Private Well Water Testing Law and Rules & Reg's

The Westchester County Private Well Water Testing Legislation , Local Law 7 of 2007, was duly adopted on May 23, 2007, and became effective November 19, 2007. Read the Press Release here.

Summary of the Private Well Water Testing Law

Private Well Water Testing Law

Rules & Regulations for private well water testing in Westchester County

Questions and Answers about the Private Well Water Testing Law

Updated April 15, 2008 - List of New York State Certified Laboratories registered with the Westchester County Department of Health to submit all required water test results and other required information. (pursuant to the Private Well Water Testing Law, Chapter 707 of the Laws of Westchester County).