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4th of July
Royalty
Forget Me Not—Birthday
Club Shealyn Hiatt & Marley Ali
Garden & Study Club
Hannah Astarita & Ayla Schill
Slater EMS
Brooke Stewart & Paityn DeLateur
Slater Fire Department
Madison Houge & Katelyn Krause
Auxiliary / American Legion
Emma Grice & Jordan Walker
Tuesday Lunch Bunch
Emily Knittel & Leah Greenough
Ballard Business Association
Alex Mens & Isaiah Richardson
2015 Independence Day
Celebration
Raffle Prizes
Tickets $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00
ISU Tickets
UNI Tickets
Buccaneer’s Tickets
2—1/2 hogs
Gas Patio Grill
Electric Smoker
Samsung Tablet
HP Laptop w/ 32 Gb
Upright Shark Vacuum
HAIER Chest Freezer
42” LG TV
Wolfgang Puck 12-piece
cook set
Bose Sound System
Fuji XP80 Camera
Keurig Coffee Pot
KitchenAid 5qut Mixer
Anti-gravity Outdoor Loungers
And don’t forget to get tickets for the chance to win a
beautiful quilt, made by our very own
Slater Quilting & Sewing Group
White Donors:
Ballard Veterinary Clinic
Ballard Dental
Dave White Plumbing
Slater’s 4th of July Activities Blue Donors:
City of Slater
South Story Bank & Trust
Town & Country Market
Kreg Tool
Red Donors:
RM Enterprises
Prairie Creek Development
Alliant Energy
Casey’s General Store
Pizza Ranch
Ballard Heating & Cooling
River Valley Credit Union
Slater Animal Hospital
Scott Renaud/Fox Engineering
Sheldahl Crossing
Huxley Physical Therapy
Fidelity Bank
Soderstrum Funeral Home
Vision Bank
Ankeny Sanitation
Thomas M Stark
Holmes by Holmes, LLC
Huber Fencing
Carrel Family Chiropractic
Ames Environmental
Ditch Witch
Skei Coal
Slater Area Historical Assoc.
Mason’s Standard Service
Hammond Consulting
Safe Building
Quick’s Hardware Hank
Town & Country Café’ -Madrid
Whistlestop
Ballard Business Alliance
This list reflects donations made by June 4, 2015.
The Slater Community Club appreciates
EVERYONE who makes this event possible.
Thank You!
Raffle / Bingo
Prize Donors
Tiger Bowl
Adventureland
Pizza Ranch
Slater Animal Hospital
Hickory Park
Iowa State University
Blank Park Zoo
Movies 12
Jiffy Lube
Des Moines Buccaneers
Iowa Energy
University of Northern Iowa
Super 8 Hotel—Clear Lake
Fridley Theaters
Jethro’s BBQ
Dutch Oven Bakery
From the City…
...F Y I ’s
Website : Looking for contact information for a
business in Slater, want to check out the Calendar
of Events, do you want to read up on the City
Codes, Council Agenda’s or minutes?
Check is all out at…
...www.slateriowa.org
Slater Municipal Pool & SLIDE are NOW OPEN
Lap Swim: 5:30AM—7AM Mon—Fri 7:00PM—8:00PM Mon– Thurs (except July 6-17)
General Admission: Noon– 7PM 7 days a week
...Swim Lesson
Sign Up is still
available.
For Session 2—July 5 –17
and Session 3—July 27-Aug 7
For more details… Contact
Slater City Hall
Golf Carts
are allowed on City
Streets.
However, they are NOT
allowed on trails,
sidewalks,
or Hwy 210 & Linn
AND must be …
1) Equipped with a slow moving vehicle
sign AND safety flag
2) Operated ONLY during daylight hours
3) Driven only by persons with a valid
driver’s license...this means 16 years
or older & NOT restricted in any way!!
The next day for curb side branch chipping is scheduled for
Monday
September 14, 2015
Please leave your branches by your curb by 7am on this
scheduled Monday. In order to make the best use of
our public works time, please leave them with large end
towards the curb AND in an organized manner.
PLEASE NO GRASS OR LEAVES
Take pride in your Property … in your Community
… and respect your neighbor!!
Rules of Respect… It’s summer time in the City, so out of respect to
others, community pride, and basic safety,
please keep the following in mind…
Pets. Your neighbors ankles are not your
dogs chew toy... Nor is their yard a
restroom. City Code—Chapter 55 prohibits
animals running at large and becoming a
nuisance to the property of others. In order
to avoid the necessity of picking up and/or
the imposing of fines, we require you to
maintain control of your animals. And
please be respectful of others by picking up
after your pets when visiting the public parks
and areas around our community.
Yards. City Code—Chapter 50 deems dense
growth of all weeds, vines, brush or other
vegetation in the city as a health, safety or
fire hazard. Basically, please keep your
lawns respectable and DO NOT blow it into
the streets—Making this a habit will not
only keep our community looking better, it
will allow storm water to flow properly.
Garbage. Please be respectful of your
neighbors and the environment by placing
garbage in the proper place. …However,
your neighbors dumpster is NOT for public
use. Large items like furniture and mattress-
es, or hazardous materials such as old grill
tanks and paint can be disposed of at Ames
Resource Recovery—110 Center Ave, Ames.
Car load = $8 Truck load = $22. Call with
questions—(515)239-5136.
Keep on the pulse of the City! Check out the City of Slater on
aving you
And money...
You can now have your water
bill electronically paid through
direct debit.
If interested
Please contact city hall
Want to Have Fun, but Save $?
The Slater’s Park and Rec Board is again offering reduced rate tickets
for…
Adventureland - Altoona - $32 vs $40 at door
Blank Park Zoo - Des Moines - $9 adults, $5 kids vs $11 adult, $6 kids
Lost Island Water Park - Waterloo - $23 vs $26.75 at door
Noah’s Ark Water park - Wisconsin Dells - $30.50 vs $41.75 at door
2014 WATER QUALITY REPORT
FOR
SLATER MUNICIPLE WATER DEPT This report contains important information regarding the water quality in our water system. The source of our water is groundwater. Our water quality testing shows the following results:
Note: Contaminants with dates indicate results from the most recent testing done in accordance with regulations.
DEFINITIONS
Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) – The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) -- The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or
expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
ppb -- parts per billion.
ppm -- parts per million.
pCi/L – picocuries per liter
N/A – Not applicable
CONTAMINANT MCL - (MCLG) Compliance Date Violation Source
Type Value & (Range) Yes/No
Total Haloacetic Acids (ppb) [HAA5]
60 (N/A) LRAA 10.00 09/30/2014 No By-products of drinking water dis-infection
Lead (ppb) AL=15 (0) 90th 11.80 (ND - 36) 1 sample(s) ex-
ceeded AL 2014 No
Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits
Copper (ppm) AL=1.3 (1.3) 90th 0.897 (0.0774 -
1.180) 2014 No
Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural depos-its; Leaching from wood preserva-tives
950 - DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
Chlorine (ppm) MRDL=4.0
(MRDLG=4.0) RAA 2.2 (0.6 - 4) 12/31/2014 No
Water additive used to control microbes
Fluoride (ppm) 4 (4) SGL 1.27 (0.52-1.27) June 2014 No
Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Erosion of natural deposits; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories
Nitrite [as N] (ppm) 1 (1) SGL 0.660 (ND -
0.660) 2014 No
Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits
03 - WELLS 1, 2, 3, 4 AFTER TREATMENT
Barium (ppm) 2 (2) SGL 0.179 11/12/2013 No Discharge of drilling wastes; Dis-charge from metal refineries; Ero-sion of natural deposits
Arsenic (ppb) 10 (0) SGL 2.20 11/12/2013 No Erosion of natural deposits; Runoff from orchards; Runoff from glass and electronic production wastes
Sodium (ppm) N/A (N/A) SGL 161 11/11/2014 No Erosion of natural deposits; Added to water during treatment process
Nitrate [as N] (ppm) 10 (10) SGL 0.500 2014 No Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits
Nitrite [as N] (ppm) 1 (1) SGL 0.420 (ND -
0.420) 2014 No
Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits
ND -- Not detected
RAA – Running Annual Average
LRAA – Locational Running Annual Average
Treatment Technique (TT) – A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
Action Level (AL) – The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG) - The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial con-taminants.
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL) - The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is con-vincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
SGL – Single Sample Result
TCR – Total Coliform Rule
GENERAL INFORMATION
Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contami-
nants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water posed a health risk. More information about
contaminants or potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking
Water Hotline (800-426-4791). Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. SLATER MUNI WATER DEPT is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
ADDITIONAL HEALTH INFORMATION
Infants and young children are typically more vulnerable to lead in drinking water than the general population. It is possible
that lead levels at your home may be higher than at other homes in the community as a result of materials used in your
home's plumbing. If you are concerned about elevated lead levels in your home's water, you may wish to have your water
tested and flush your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using tap water. Additional information is available from the
Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).
Nitrite in drinking water at levels above 1 ppm is a health risk for infants of less than six months of age. High nitrite levels
in drinking water can cause blue baby syndrome. Nitrite levels may rise quickly for short periods of time because of rainfall
or agricultural activity. If you are caring for an infant, you should ask advice from your health care provider.
SOURCE WATER ASSESSMENT INFORMATION This water supply obtains its water from the buried sand and gravel of the Buried Sand and Gravel aquifer. The Buried Sand and Gravel aquifer was determined to have low susceptibility to contamination because the characteristics of the aquifer and overly-ing materials provide natural protection from contaminants at the land surface. The Buried Sand and Gravel wells will have low susceptibility to surface contaminants such as leaking underground storage tanks, contaminant spills, and excess fertilizer applica-tion. A detailed evaluation of your source water was completed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, and is available from the Water Operator at 515-228-3339.
CONTACT INFORMATION For questions regarding this information or how you can get involved in decisions regarding the water system, please contact SLATER MUNI WATER DEPT at 515-228-3339. Decisions are made at the city council meetings held on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:30 pm at City Hall and are open to the public.
2014 WATER QUALITY REPORT
FOR
Xenia Rural Water District – Boone System This report contains important information regarding the water quality in our water system. The primary source of our water is treated wa-ter purchased from the Boone water treatment plant and potentially from an emergency only connection with the City of Ames.
Xenia Rural Water Districts Water Quality Results:
Water Quality Results Provided by Boone Waterworks (Supply ID ia0819033
Note: Contaminants with dates indicate results from the most recent testing done in accordance with regulations.
DEFINITIONS
Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) – The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) -- The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or
expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
ppb -- parts per billion.
ppm -- parts per million.
N/A – Not applicable
RAA – Running Annual Average
IDSE – Initial Distribution System Evaluation
Treatment Technique (TT) – A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
CONTAMINANT MCLG MCL DETECTED LEVEL
DATE SAM-PLED
RANGE OF DETECTION
VIOLATION SOURCE
Lead (ppb) 0 AL=15 1.60 2014 0-4.0 No Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of
natural deposits Chlorine (ppm) MRDLG
=4.0 MRDL=4.0 2.8 RAA 1-3.5 No Water additive used to
control microbes Copper (ppm) 1.3 AL=1.3 0.026 2014 0-0.481 No Corrosion of household
plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits
TTHM (ppb) [Total trihalomethanes]
Boone Distribution
N/A 80 68.00 LRAA 61-76 No By-products of drinking water disinfection
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (ppb)
Boone Distribution
N/A 60 25.00 LRAA 19-30 No By-products of drinking water disinfection
CONTAMINANT MCLG MCL DETECTED LEVEL
DATE SAM-PLED
RANGE OF DETECTION
VIOLATION SOURCE
Turbidity (NTU) N/A TT 0.09 2014 0.03 -0.09 No Soil runoff Fluoride (ppm) 4 4 0.5 7/7/2014 N/A No Water additive which pro-
motes strong teeth; Erosion of natural deposits; Discharge
from fertilizer and aluminum factories
Nitrate [as N] (ppm) 10 10 7.8 2014 0-7.8 No Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural
deposits
Sodium (ppm) N/A N/A 23 7/7/2014 N/A No Erosion of natural deposits; Added to water during treat-
ment process Combined Radium
(pCi/L) 0 5 4.9 10/2011 0-4.9 No Erosion from natural deposits
Total Organic Carbon (TOC)
(ppm)
N/A TT % Removal Range 17 - 31
2014 % Removal Re-quired
15
No Naturally present in the environment
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG) - The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL) - The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some
contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water posed a health risk. More
information about contaminants or potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection
Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. Xenia Rural Water District is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
CONTAMINTANT VIOLATIONS
No Violations.
SOURCE WATER ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
The Xenia Rural Water – Boone System obtains its water from the alluvial aquifer. The alluvial aquifer was determined to be highly susceptible to contamination because the characteristics of the aquifer and overlying materials allow contaminants to move through the aquifer fairly quickly. The wells will be most susceptible to activities such as dry cleaners, gas stations, indus-trial sites, and municipal wastewater dischargers. A detailed evaluation of your source water was completed by the IDNR, and is available from Xenia Rural Rater District at 23998 141st St, Bouton, Iowa.
OTHER INFORMATION
Our water utility is making every effort to protect the water system from potential security threats. You, as customers, can
also help. If you see any suspicious activity near the water tower, pump stations, meter vaults, treatment plant, wells or fire
hydrants, please contact us at 1-888-355-2619 or the local police/sheriff department. We appreciate your assistance in pro-
tecting the water system.
CONTACT INFORMATION For questions regarding this information, please contact Dominic Hayden (Treatment Manager) at 1-888-355-2619 during the following hours: 8am- 4:30pm Monday thru Friday or attend any of the regular monthly board meetings typically held on Thursday of the third full week of the month.
WRISTBANDS
FOR INFLATABLES
AND VIDEO GAME
TRUCK NOW
AVAILABLE
$30
COVERS ALL PLAY
FOR BOTH THE
3RD & 4TH
If purchased the day of event:
$15.00 for July 3rd
and
$25 for July 4th
Raffle Tickets on
Sale now too!!
$1 each
Or
6 for $5
For more information go to www.SlaterIowa.org or contact Slater City Hall @ 515-685-2531 OR Community Club Pres. Jason Frederick @ 450-3065 or Vice-Pres. Shanda Weigel @ 230-1142
4th of July Committee Contacts Parade—Tim Mortvedt 515-228-3454 Stage Activities—Wanda Mortvedt 515-228-3454 Kiddie Parade—Lori McCasland 515-228-3665 Food Vendors—Kevin Holmes at 515-450-1502 Horseshoes– Steve Rimathe 515-290-5258 Craft Vendors—DeeDee Birdsall 515-490-7103 Mud Volleyball—Heather Frederick 515-450-3052
Friday July 3rd 4Pm—8 pm Inflatables
by Gee Willie
4pm-1am beer tent
6 pm—9 Pm VIDEO GamE truck
6pm-8pm Food Vendors
6:00 pm Kiddie parade
starting at 301 Main, going
down tama street to nelson
park
6:15 pm Puppet Show
6:30 pm dog show / Contest
6:00 pm– 9pm Teen Dance
@ ballard west
8pm-12am DJ @ Beer Tent
10:00 pm Fireworks!!
Rain date is July 4th
In order to prepare for the fireworks display, Grimm Park
and the Pool will be closing at 5pm on the 3rd of July.
This also means vehicles must also be removed from the
parking lot by 5pm.
Did you know… you can get complimen-
tary Popcorn & Glow Bracelets from the
Baptist Church prior to Fireworks display
Iowa National Guard Recruiting group will have
a zip line set up on Tama after the parade on
Saturday for those 14 or older.
Saturday - July 4th
9am-5pm Craft & Food booths @Nelson park
Featuring Perry smith displays —rope making, farm machinery, & civil war displays
10am Parade—Grandmarshal—larry Larson
11am-1am Beer Tent
Noon-7pm Inflatables by - Gee Willie
noon—7pm Bicycle poker run-check in @ beer tent
Noon Horseshoe tournament begins @ grimm
park (Amateurs Only-No IA horse shoe pitching Assoc. members)
noon Mud volleyball tournament begins
@ grimm park
1 pm—3pm Bingo @ beer tent
5pm-9pm Game truck
8pm-12am DJ @ the beer tent
Nelson Park Stage activities presented by
master of ceremonies ~bob Krause~
Noon Opening Ceremonies Presentation of colors, Opening Prayer,
Pledge of Allegiance, National anthem,
Mayor’s Welcome & speaker— Kyle Munson
1:00 pm Community Band & chorus
2:30 pm Slater’s Got Talent
4:30 Pm hypnotist
6:00 pm FIDDLERS—Peterson & Jamison
6:30 PM The fiddle chics
8:00 pm Raffle drawing & Queen crowning
Once again we ask that the parade route (Main St from Greene to Tama, Tama St from Main to 4th, and 4th
Ave from Tama to Greene) be cleared by the evening of the 3rd. A noted change is that this specifically in-
cludes no parking on the north side of Main St from Story to Tama; And handicapped parking ONLY on the
south side of Main St from Story St to Marshall. 1st come, 1st serve parking WILL be allowed on the south
side of Main St from Marshall to Tama. ...Thank You for helping us make our 4th of July Celebration even
better than before!!
Sunday—July 5th
10:00 am
Outdoor Church Service
@ Nelson Park
FACES OF THE CIVIL WAR Iowa and Story County in the Civil War
UNDER PRODUCTION! Our videographer, Carson Aden, has been filming historical accounts of Civil War life for our soon-to-be available DVD. With over 125 photos, and letters and eyewitness accounts of the con-flict, the stories of our county and our state unfold. Call 515-480-9789 to reserve your copy. Preview this docu-mentary at our booth in Nelson Park on the Fourth!
TOOLS OF THE TRADE Exhibit Coming in September
Tools of the Trade, our new exhibit, is now in the planning stages at Heritage Hall. One of the features of the exhibit will be a “What Is It?” section with tools which are so ancient as to be unidentifiable except to a real tool guy. Above is a tool in our archives which has been inspected and guessed about, but no answers yet. Stop by and give it a try!
Heritage Hall Museum is open 10-2 on Thursdays or by appointment. Call 515-480-9789 or 515-228-3293.
Fourth Parade Float 1908
SEE US AT THE FOURTH We’ll be at our new expanded booth in Nelson Park and Heritage Hall will be open upon request. Come by, visit, and view the 1954 film of our city’s community effort to build the school addition. A lot of familiar faces! And preview our new DVD Faces of the Civil War.
The SAHA Gift Shop New! Slater Quality magnets and tote bags. We have unique items relating to our hometown. Kitchen towels, tote bags, coasters, books, cards, magnets and of course, the City Flag. Check it out! Coming soon, our new book, Aprons-The Ties That Bind, with photos, recollections, and history, assembled from our popular 2014 exhibit, and our new DVD Faces of the Civil War. See us at the park on the Fourth where all our items will be available.
Come Seek Your Heritage The Historical Association has Ancestry.com availa-ble for those who visit Heritage Hall. If you are seeking to know more about your family, we have local obituaries back to the 1890’s. Heritage Hall, 318 First Avenue.
Slater Area Historical Association, 318 First Avenue, Slater, IA [email protected] www.slaterhistory.org 515 228 3832
2014 Slater Nite Hawk Schedule Date Opponent Location Time
June 7 Des Moines Wolves Slater 5:00 (DH)
June 10 Carroll Classics Carroll 7:30 (S-9)
June 14 Carroll Classics Coon Rapids 2:00 (DH)
June 17 Des Moines Titans Slater 7:30 (S-9)
June 28 Collins Clippers Collins 2:00 (DH)
July 5 Des Moines Titans Slater 5:00 (DH)
July 8 Collins Clippers Collins 7:30 (S-9)
July 15 Des Moines Wolves Slater 7:30 (S-9)
July 26 Carroll Classics Slater 5:00 (DH)
Why do I need to care about groundwater protection?
Did you know that about 99% of all available freshwater comes from underground aquifers? Did you know that many things dumped on the ground surface or in aban-doned wells can potentially impact the groundwater? This is why it is important to protect and preserve our groundwater resources since poor quality groundwater can affect our health as well as be costly to treat.
Story County Environmental Health Department has a way to help encourage groundwater protection. Our department has received grant money awarded by the Iowa Department of Public Health Grants-To-Counties Program. This money is used to encourage private well owners to plug abandoned wells, eliminate aban-doned cisterns, or renovate private water wells to a more protected state.
Under this program, a private well owner may be reimbursed up to $500 per plugged well, up to $300 per plugged cistern, and up to $1000 per renovated well. Any Story County resident using a private well source is also eligible to have a free annual water test for determining bacteria and nitrate concentrations. Having your well water tested is the smart thing to do to protect the health of you and your family.
Please contact the Story County Environmental Health Department at 515-382-7240 or email us at [email protected] to get started on protecting our groundwater today!
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