NEKOOSA, WI (WSAU-WAOW) – A panel discussion was held Monday night on groundwater contamination in central Wisconsin.
The event was organized by the Wood County Citizens Groundwater Group and featured representatives from the USDA, Geological Natural History Survey, Wisconsin Department of Health Services as well as other groups. Some of the solutions offered included retesting your well to confirm results, inspect and protect your well, use a safe water source, and find a long term solutions that could include installing a water treatment system.
More information of steps to take suggested by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services can be found here.
“This is a statewide problem and it’s very regional as far as where soils are sensitive..the problems with nitrate contamination of groundwater can be extremely more serious,” said Bill Leichtnam, chairman of the Wood County Citizens Groundwater Group.
Wisconsin Senator Patrick Testin, along with Wisconsin Assembly Representatives Katrina Shankland and Scott Krug took part in the discussion.
