Volunteer Nitrate Monitoring Network
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Program Summary

The Dodge County Volunteer Nitrate Monitoring Network (VNMN) started in February of 2008 in order to get an accurate representation of nitrate in private drinking wells. This program helps state agencies, local governments, and the public get a better understanding of what effects our groundwater. High nitrate levels in drinking water can results in serious health effects for infants. The state’s Health Risk Limit for nitrate-nitrogen is 10.0 mg/L, but drinking water is considered impaired even if tests are above 1.0 mg/L.


October 2023 FINAL_High_Nitrate_Wells

Previous Water Quality Updates/Newsletters:
October 2023 VNMN Newsletter
2021 Volunteer Nitrate Monitoring Network (VNMN) Results - Spring 2021

2013 Dodge County Water Programs and Trends
2015 Ground Water & Nitrogen in Dodge County