Stearns County Free Nitrate & Chloride Screening Clinic 2021
Event Date/Time:
Thursday, September 9th
2:00pm – 7:00pm
Fee: FREE
Event Location:
St. Joseph Township Hall
935 College Ave S. St. Joseph 56374
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Safe drinking water is a growing concern, especially for private well owners in Central Minnesota. We are providing free water testing for households that rely on their own private systems and the water quality at their kitchen sink.
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Nitrate-nitrogen (referred to as nitrate) is a common contaminant found in many wells throughout Minnesota. Shallow wells, dug wells, and wells with damaged or leaking casings are the most vulnerable to nitrate contamination. Major sources of nitrate contamination can be from fertilizers, animal waste, and human sewage. It is highly recommended to test your drinking water supply on a regular basis.
Nitrates
Nitrate-nitrogen (referred to as nitrate) is a common contaminant found in many wells throughout Minnesota. Shallow wells, dug wells, and wells with damaged or leaking casings are the most vulnerable to nitrate contamination. Major sources of nitrate contamination can be from fertilizers, animal waste, and human sewage. It is highly recommended to test your drinking water supply on a regular basis.
For questions or further information please contact:
Wayne Cymbaluk (Stearns County SWCD)
320-293-6498 (cell)
Outreach Documents
Check back soon. Outreach Documents will be added as they become available.
More Information on Nitrates
MN Department of Agriculture: https://www.mda.state.mn.us/water-testing-nitrate
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MN Department of Health: https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/water/wells/waterquality/nitrate.html
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