Friday, May 30, 2008

Solvents detected in private wells in Nebraska

April 30, 2008 - About 25 percent of the private drinking water wells tested recently in and around the Baker Subdivision east of Grand Island showed contamination above the safe drinking water standard.

The highest levels of contamination were found just east of Gunbarrel Road and around McMartin Avenue, said Brenda Mainwaring, director of public affairs for Union Pacific Railroad.A total of 109 wells were tested. Results were released Wednesday.

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