Slater issues temporary water warning after nitrite reading slightly above DNR limit
Sep 21, 2026
Sep 21, 2026
City officials announced a DNR warning after a third-party lab returned a nitrite reading of 1.1 (0.1 over the DNR threshold of 1.0). The city sent expedited follow-up samples and provided bottled water donations while testing continues; officials said they will lift the warning only after DNR verification of additional tests.
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The city announced a precautionary drinking-water warning after a third-party lab test showed nitrite at 1.1, slightly over the Department of Natural Resources’ allowable level.
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