deadline passes for Oregon State efforts to test wells for nitrate contamination

Written By Oregon Rural Action

Fox41 - By Kaitlyn Smock Digital Content Producer - Oct. 2, 2023

BOARDMAN, Ore.- According to Oregon Rural Action, the majority of well owners in the lower Umatilla Basin remain unsure if their drinking water is safe.

It is estimated that 3,300 wells domestic wells exist in the lower Umatilla Basin.

The September 30 deadline set by Governor Tina Kotek, has passed with only 1,001 domestic wells being tested.

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