DNR Free Nitrate Screening

The Goodhue County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and Goodhue County Health & Human Services invite private well owners to participate in free nitrate screening events this week.

There will be free testing at the Goodhue County Fair in Zumbrota on Thursday and Friday from noon to 4 pm.

To take part in a free nitrate screening, residents should collect a cup of water from their private well using a clean glass container.

Samples will be analyzed on-site, and results will be provided within approximately 15 minutes.

Staff will be available to answer questions, help interpret results, and offer guidance if elevated nitrate levels are detected.