9-4-13 well water samples shows arsenic in some fdl county wells

A recent well water sampling shows arsenic levels slightly greater than the statewide average in two Fond du Lac County townships.  Fond du Lac County extension agent Diana Tscheschlok says 41 households in the towns of Osceola and Mitchell participated in the testing program  In July. 

Tscheschlok says 18 out of the 27 wells sampled for arsenic detected it at low levels and four wells found it at levels over the drinking water standard.  Recent testing also found a higher incidence of arsenic in wells in the town of Lamartine.   if arsenic is present at any level, it is recommended the well be sampled routinely because there are concerns that levels may rise over time.