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County water lab gains bacteria testing certification; DNR nitrate audit pending
Summary
Marquette County reported that DATCP certified the county water lab to begin bacteria testing after a March audit; a separate April DNR audit of the nitrate program is complete and the department is awaiting documentation on possible deficiencies.
At the May 5 Board of Health meeting, Environmental Specialist Jessica Jungenberg told the board that the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) audited the county water lab in March and "granted certification for the bacteria portion of testing to start operation." That certification allows the lab to begin performing bacteria tests locally under DATCP standards.
Jessica also said the Department of Natural Resources conducted an April audit of the nitrate testing program; the department is currently "waiting for official documentation of any potential deficiencies in our protocols." Board members did not record any immediate budget or operational motions tied to the audits in the minutes; follow-up will depend on any corrective items identified by DNR.
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