Steve Minton met with the Pottawatomie county board and asked to delay the final approval of the Scenic Woods plat due to high levels of nitrates coming from wells 7 and 8. These wells are used during the summer months to fulfill demand.
Minton spoke about what to expect from KDHE on the matter.
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Minton explained the dangers of high nitrate levels in the water supply, and asked the Committee to delay approving the final plat for Scenic Woods.
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In 2021, the water in St. George was determined to have nitrate levels at 14 parts per million. KDHE has determined that the maximum allowed concentration is 10 parts per million.
