GROUND WATER QUALITY

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Why is this Important?

Ground water quantity and quality is vital for the sustainability, growth, and health of local communities. The need for clean ground water is not only a health issue, but it is also an economic issue. Where ground water becomes polluted, property values drop and land development may become adversely affected. Business, industry, and agricultural growth rely on clean and abundant ground water for expansion and development. In Marathon County, most of the general public depend on ground water as a source of clean drinking water. According to the 2017 DNR Wisconsin Water Use Summary, Marathon County ranked 8th out of 72 counties in terms of total groundwater withdrawals.

Key Takeaways

According to the 2017 DNR Wisconsin Water Use Summary – Marathon County ranked 8^th out of 72 counties in terms of Total Groundwater Withdrawals by County.

There are 425 approved DNR high capacity wells in Marathon County, serving communities, industries, and agriculture.

Agricultural Irrigation is the Second Largest Withdrawer of Groundwater in the State

Marathon County is 8th in the State for Average Groundwater Withdrawals by County

Marathon County identified as a groundwater deficient region in Wisconsin (region labeled 2).

LIFE SURVEY: Resident Perspectives

In the 2019 LIFE survey, 24.7% of the respondents indicated that they are very concerned about drinking water quality.

Generated by www.healthymarathoncountypulse.org/ on May 18, 2024.