Groundwater sampling study shows unsafe results

The results of the first round of groundwater sampling in Grant, Iowa and Lafayette counties in southwest Wisconsin show widespread problems with well-water contamination by nitrate and coliform bacteria. Results of random samples from 301 private wells were released last week by researchers involved with the groundwater sampling study.

Overall, 42 percent of the wells tested in the tri-county area were considered unsafe. Thirty-four percent of the samples were positive for total coliform and 4 percent were positive for E. coli. The presence of either total coliform or E. coli at any level in drinking water is considered unsafe according to state well codes and indicates possible risk of unsanitary water...

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Ken Notes: Issues is still getting attention but CAFO`s are still not mentioned in the articles, WHY???