County reports 74 nitrate samples; two exceed 10 mg/L limit
Vernon County health department reported private‑well testing results: of 74 nitrate samples collected, two exceeded the maximum allowable level of 10 mg/L; the department advised retesting and offered information on mitigation funding and contractors.
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The health department reported results from recent private‑well testing across Vernon County: staff said 74 nitrate samples were taken and two samples exceeded the maximum allowable level of 10 milligrams per liter. The director urged well owners to retest when a positive bacteria result might be due to collection error and recommended contacting well professionals for mitigation.
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