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DO meter calibration
Calibration of the DO meter is arguably the most critical aspect of BOD testing, since we measure the consumption of dissolved oxygen (DO). While calibration may be the center of the DO measurement universe, calibration is in turn impacted by both…
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BOD Basics
Five-day test The BOD test originated in the United Kingdom due to pollution in the London area along the Thames River. They found that sewage dumped in the Thames River took five days to reach the ocean, hence the five-day incubation period. The…
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Radon in private well water
Radon is a substantial health risk in many Wisconsin homes. There is a risk of developing cancer from long term exposure to radon in air and water. If you get your drinking water from a private well, this page will guide you in evaluating whether…
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Test your private well water annually
Make sure you're serving your family safe drinking water. While most private water wells in Wisconsin provide safe drinking water, some may become contaminated with bacteria and other contaminants that are not filtered out when the water soaks into…
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Central Sands Lakes Study
In the past several decades, we have witnessed low water levels in water resources throughout the Central Sands, driven by changes in weather and land use. Due to concern about groundwater pumping from high-capacity wells, the DNR collaborated with…
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Drinking Water, Groundwater and Wells Publications
Publications listed by titleAnnual safe drinking water report (DG-045) [PDF]Answers to your questions about well filling and sealing (DG-016) [PDF]Arsenic in drinking water (DG-062) [PDF]
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The quality of Wisconsin's drinking water
Safe, clean drinking water is what we expect when we turn on our faucets. The Wisconsin DNR works to protect the quality and quantity of the state’s water resources and ensure the safety of drinking water. We're here to help you be better informed…
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Mercury Ban In K-12 Schools
Under a 2012 law, Wisconsin schools are required to remove all mercury from school facilities and grounds.