You'll use these rankings and companion fact sheets to develop an overall action plan for protecting your drinking water. You decide what to do with the results of your assessment and keep your action plan in your private records. Minnesota and Wisconsin Soil Conservation Service staff assisted in material and project review. Common ground water contaminants such as toxins, nitrate, and microorganisms can come from many sources on the farm or ranch. Ground water pollution can affect land values because lenders deduct the cost of corrective actions or cleanup from sales prices.
Legal action is also a possibility for both owned and leased property.
More important, it can help keep your family's drinking water pure and safe.