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Articles in this newsletter are: Avian Influenza on the rise again, Biosecurity For Your Flock!, Poultry Growers Workshop, and Nebraska State Poultry Association Show. Check it out!

UNL Poultry Newsletter - Fall 2025 Edition

What is your water telling you

At a minimum, all private wells should be tested annually for bacteria and nitrate; however, there are a variety of other contaminants that may need to be checked. 

For Platte County residents to request a test kit, call or email:

Central District Health Department

1137 South Locust Street, Grand Island NE  68801

Phone: 308-385-5175 | Ext. 1160

Email: waterlab@cdhd.ne.gov

Have more questions, please reach out to a Drinking Water Team member:

Becky Schuerman becky.schuerman@unl.edu; Domestic Water & Wastewater: Well Drillers liaison

Anni Potezl apoetzel2@unl.edu; Water Quality & NDWEE liaison

Crystal Powers cpowers2@unl.edu; Water Management & NRD/Irrigation District liaison

Drinking Water Handout
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