County planners present water-resources chapter; well sampling finds plumbing-linked lead and emerging nitrate concerns
Marathon County staff reviewed Chapter 6 of the comprehensive plan, reporting well-sample results that showed lead in 15% of samples—primarily linked to household plumbing—and evidence of widespread nitrate contamination that may rise with further sampling. PFAS and testing funding were also discussed.
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Planning staff presented Chapter 6 (Water Resources) of Marathon County's comprehensive plan draft and highlighted preliminary results from last year's private-well sampling.
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