Sibley & Nicollet Soil and Water Conservation Districts received funding through the Department of Health and the Clean Water Fund to address water quality concerns in private wells by cost-sharing on necessary water treatment devices. Private well owners meeting the financial criteria with contaminants above safe drinking water standards are eligible and encouraged to apply.

Contaminant Limits: nitrate-nitrogen levels above the safe drinking water standard of 10 parts per million (mg/L), arsenic levels above 10 parts per billion (ug/L), manganese levels above the health risk limit for infants- 100 parts per billion (ug/L), any level of lead, and any level of coliform bacteria.

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For additional information and application forms, please contact your local representative listed below:

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Jack Bushman, Sibley Soil and Water Conservation District

1-507-702-7077, jack.bushman@sibleyswcd.org

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Blake Honetschlager, Nicollet Soil and Water Conservation District

1-507-232-2550, blake.honetschlager@nicolletswcd.org