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Day: March 14, 2025

NATIONAL GROUNDWATER AWARENESS WEEK BRINGS FOCUS TO TESTING OF PRIVATE WELLS

Steve Dillon

LINCOLN COUNTY – This week is National Groundwater Awareness Week. More than 70% of Wisconsin residents utilize ground water as their drinking water supply, with one-third relying on a private well. Officials from the Lincoln County Health Department have been encouraging residents with private wells to have them tested annually, more often if they notice changes in their water. Testing is offered for contaminants including bacteria and nitrates. Contact the Lincoln County Health Department for more information regarding costs and assistance programs that are available for some residents.

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WISCONSIN CONSERVATION CONGRESS AND DNR TO HOLD SPRING HEARING

Steve Dillon

Starting April 14th, the Wisconsin Conservation Congress and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will once again offer their springhearing and annual opportunity for the public to offer comment on a range of natural resource-related topics. In person opportunities willbegin at 6:00 PM in each county, or you can join online on the 14th at 7:00 PM through April 16th at 6:00 PM. More information on this year’s event including a preview of the questions from the Spring hearings can be found at dnr.wisconsin.gov.

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