Well Testing
Many cottage food producers do not use city water and have a well. They need to provide proof of private well water testing for contamination by nitrate or bacteria if the producer uses private well water to produce cottage foods. This needs to be done before registering as a cottage food producer. All private water supplies contain dissolved substances, and at high concentrations some may be harmful. Having your private drinking water supply tested for quality at an approved laboratory helps ensure that your private drinking water is safe.
Helpful Resources
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services offers well water testing. Use their website to request a water sample test kit. There are also many private labs that test water.