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Commissioners flag contaminated city well, nitrate risk to private wells and plan for water projects
Benton City Planning Commission · December 16, 2025
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Summary
Staff reported a contaminated city well that has been taken offline or limited, and discussed including the issue in the water plan and seeking state funding; an agency official warned private‑well owners are not aware of rising nitrate levels and encouraged testing.
Commissioners raised concerns about a city well with contamination and the potential impact on nearby private wells. Staff said the affected city well is being taken offline or its use minimized and that the issue will be included in the city’s water plan, which staff intends to use when applying for…
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