Board reviews Private Well Grant activity and flags lab fee increase for future fee discussion

Feb 16, 2026

Staff reported submission of Private Well Grant claims and progress reports; ChemRight Labs increased water sample bottle fees from $20 to $25, prompting a note that department fees will need review at a future meeting.

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Lisa Bogran, Jones County BOH Administrator and Environmental Health Coordinator, told the board that the Private Well Grant (PWG) second‑quarter claims, progress report and proof of liability have been submitted and that SAFHER requested updated letterhead for future submissions. She also provided third‑quarter PWG updates and listed upcoming required trainings, including a DNR Field Office meeting on March 25 and the ISU Private Well Stewardship Program in Monticello on April 1.

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