The Florida Department of Health in Lee County (DOH-Lee) is offering private well testing at no cost to residents due to Hurricane Helene through Monday, October, 7th. Samples may be taken to: 60 South Danley Drive, Unit 1, Fort Myers, 33907 Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. All samples must be collected using the approved sample containers which can be obtained from DOH-Lee. Different types of sample bottles are used for different analyses, and they are not interchangeable. Samples must be placed into wet ice immediately after collection and must be received by the laboratory within 24 hours of being collected. Please note that this service from DOH-Lee is offered for private wells only. For residents using public utilities, testing is done by your local facility. For questions, please call DOH-Lee at 239-274-2200. Learn more at: floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/private-well-testing