Agent program workload grows; staffer to train for RS exam and state nitrate testing requirements prompt lab capacity concerns
Vernon County health director said the agent program handled 827 water samples last year, plans to cross‑train nurse Caitlin for RS duties over several months, and warned forthcoming statewide nitrate testing requirements for short‑term rentals may strain regional labs.
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Director (S1) told the board the department completed 827 water samples last year and described the agent program’s expanding workload. To address capacity, the department will support nurse Caitlin as she studies for the RS exam; the director said Caitlin will work toward certification over the next six months and staff will manage duties to avoid overburdening her. “We had a total of 827 water samples total that we did this year,” she reported.
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