County reports progress treating nitrate concerns at transient non-community water systems
Portage County staff said 35 transient non-community systems were identified for nitrate action; program money funded new wells, treatment systems and reimbursements, with 27 of 35 systems addressed and more work planned in 2026.
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County staff (S2) reviewed the transient non-community (TN) portion of the ARPA-funded program, which focuses on water systems that serve campgrounds, churches, hotels and similar facilities. S2 said the county identified 128 TN systems, and 35 of those were at or trending toward the 10 mg/L nitrate threshold.
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