Final Township Testing Nitrate Report: Benton County 2013-2017

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Description
In 2013 and 2016, private wells in the Benton County study area (four townships) were sampled for nitrate-N. Samples were collected from private wells using homeowner collection and mail-in methods. These initial samples were collected from 732 wells representing an average response rate of 35 percent of homeowners. Well log information was obtained when available and correlated with nitrate-N results.The MDA completed follow-up sampling and well site visits at 186 wells in the summers of 2015 and 2017. A follow-up sampling was offered to all homeowners with wells that had a detectable nitrate-N result.
Date Issued
2018-12
Number of Pages
57
Decade
Associated Organization
Publisher
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (St. Paul, Minnesota)
County
Rights Holder
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
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Public Domain