Groundwater to be discussed at area meetings

Three citizen meetings have been scheduled in the Bazile Groundwater Management Area.

The goal of these meetings is to have everyone who lives, works or farms within the Bazile Groundwater Management Area participate in a discussion about the water-quality issue in the area that includes the communities of Brunswick, Bazile Mills, Creighton, Foster, Orchard, Osmond, Plainview, Royal, Wausa and Winnetoon.

The meetings are an opportunity to voice an opinion and concerns regarding groundwater contamination throughout the area.

Meeting dates and locations include

• Orchard, Tuesday, March 10, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Rex Theater, 223 Windom Street;

• Creighton, Tuesday, March 17, 1 to 3 p.m., Creighton Golf Course, 87190 Highway 13; and

• Osmond, Thursday, March 19, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., St. Mary’s Elementary School basement, 302 E. 5th Street.

Free nitrate testing will be available on site. A water sample in a small, clean bottle can be submitted for testing.

Refreshments and light snacks will be provided.

Individuals with questions are asked to contact the Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District office at 402-371-7313.