County health official reports nearly 2,000 water tests and flags PFAS testing limits
A health department representative reported almost 2,000 bacteria and nitrate tests over three years and said Vernon County has 5,587 known wells since 1970; members noted PFAS testing is expensive and limited in-state.
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A county health representative reported the department had performed nearly 2,000 tests for bacteria and nitrate over the past three years and noted that Vernon County has 5,587 wells identified since 1970, underscoring continued testing needs. The update highlighted nitrates as a primary local concern and briefed members on limits in PFAS testing capacity in the state.
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