High nitrate levels force shutdown of older of two wells
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Village leaders reviewed options last week to address concerns with rising nitrate levels on one of Hampton’s two main wells, emphasizing that water remains safe for drinking though the No. 2 well is currently shut down.
Village leaders reviewed options last week to address concerns with rising nitrate levels on one of Hampton’s two main wells, emphasizing that water remains safe for drinking though the No. 2 well is currently shut down.
Local residents were advised earlier this month that test results on the older well located just off 3rd Street (the former site of the village hall and shop facility) showed nitrate levels above 10 parts per million (ppm). The Nebraska Department of Health mandates that any well testing over 10 ppm be shut down, or at least not provide water to be used for human consumption. The newer well, located just off B Street, was tested last week at 4.74 ppm, well below state health standards.
Utility Supt. Chris Friesen reported to the village board during a June 9 meeting that he is working with state health officials, the village engineer (Miller & Associates out of Kearney) and Sargent Drilling in Aurora to try and resolve the issue.
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