ST. CHARLES — Dozens of private well owners from five counties filed through the St. Charles Community Center on Thursday to learn more about a resource they use daily: water from their private wells.

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The two most common water contaminants are coliform bacteria and nitrate. Municipal water systems regularly test for these contaminants, but if you have a private well, testing for them is up to you.

DODGE CITY, Kan. (KSNW) — The City of Dodge City Public Works department was notified that on March 14, a water quality sample showed nitrate levels above the maximum level allowed for community ...

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - Homeowners in Portage County that obtain drinking water from a private well will be offered free nitrate testing on Saturday. Private well owners need to collect a sample ...

A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction requested by the Environmental Protection Agency that will force Granger-area dairies to test for nitrates in nearby residential drinking water.

You've got questions about Central Iowa's water since officials have banned commercial and residential lawn watering due to high levels of nitrates in water sources. We've got answers. Sign up for our ...

The dry conditions of summer 2020 has produced an abundance of high nitrate forages. These hays, crop residues (stover) and even weeds with high nitrates leave many producers utilizing Extension and ...

Private wells should be tested for nitrate every other year, according to a news release from the Crow Wing Soil and Water Conservation District. Nitrate occurs naturally and at safe and healthy ...

The video above aired on March 12, 2024. WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Water continues to test high for nitrates in Yoder. Reno County said Tuesday that testing of the water in Rural Water District 101 in ...