Dept. of Natural Resources: Warns that heavy rain and flooding can contaminate private wells

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages private well owners to consider testing their drinking water after significant rainfall and flooding. Heavy rains, such as those that swept through much of Wisconsin the past week and may happen again in the coming days, can impact drinking water quality. Flood waters and runoff contain bacteria and other contamina...