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Health department cites agent-program growth, ARPA rollover funds and lab capacity needs ahead of new nitrate testing requirement
Summary
Vernon County health staff described growth in the state agent program workload, plans to train an existing nurse for agent duties, an accepted ARPA rollover of about $150,000, and concerns about future nitrate-testing demand in light of an anticipated statutory change.
Vernon County health staff told the board the agent program’s workload has increased sharply and the department is preparing staff changes and inter-county cooperation to meet growing testing and inspection demands.
The director reported the agent program handled 827 water samples in the prior year and said staff are discussing how to support a heavy load without immediately hiring another registered sanitarian. One nurse, identified as Caitlin, is studying for the registered sanitarian exam; staff said the department…
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