Evaluating the effectiveness of community-informed resource dissemination at increasing knowledge and testing rates among private well water owners in a statewide population.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Threats to groundwater quality pose health risks to private well owners. Knowledge gaps are the main reason for low testing rates. Yet, few studies have examined the extent to which community-informed resource distribution increases knowledge and promotes private well testing.

Objectives

Evaluate the effectiveness of resource dissemination in promoting increased knowledge and private well testing.

Methods

Community-informed resources were developed that included 6 domains: regulation, testing recommendations, local resources, rationale for testing, state and federal resources, and mitigation actions. They were disseminated to n = 1423 Survey of the Health of Wisconsin participants. Participants completed evaluations at the time of dissemination and one year

SUBMITTER: Schultz AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11913057 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature