UGA Cooperative Extension

Rabun County Extension Office:
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Testing Services

Testing Services

Soil Testing

Soil samples (commercial & homeowner) are priced at $9.00 per sample.

To collect a sample, take at least 15 to 20 cores or thin slices at random over the field or area. In general, 15 acres should be the maximum size area represented by a single composite sample. Collect the sample in a clean plastic bucket or other non-metal container and thoroughly mix the soil, remove rocks, twigs, roots, etc. then place the soil in a sealable plastic bag or other clean container. Testing may take up to 10 days. You have the option of recieving your results either by mail, e-mail or fax.

Water Testing

Basic Water Sample $17.00
Lead Water Sample $25.00
Basic and Lead Sample $37.00

Collect the first draw water sample, after a minimum of 6 to 12 hour period during which time there was no water usage prior to the sampling. Either early morning or evening upon returning home are the best sampling times to ensure that the necessary stagnant water conditions exist. A kitchen or bathroom cold-water faucet is to be used for sampling.