Groundwater Protection Committee

Village of Nelsonville Groundwater Protection Committee Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 6:00 pm Meet at Village Hall, Nelsonville AGENDA 1. Call to order PUBLIC NOTICE: Members of the public who wish to address the Committee on specific Agenda items must register their requests at this time, with such comments subject to a three minute duration and reasonable control of the Committee Chair as set forth in Robert’s Rules of Order. 2. Approval of August 20, 2026 and July 16, 2026 meeting minutes 3. Public comments 4. Residential well testing data update - Plan for bi-annual - October residential testing 5. County activities 6. Other updates / Sharing of information / New business 7. Adjourn Mission: Scope of Groundwater Protection Committee per Resolution #2018-08-15-1: The committee should take steps necessary to stop the degradation of Nelsonville’s water supply in quality or quantity, to clean the water supply, to protect the recharge area and other natural resources that have an impact on the village’s water supply, to explore grants and other outside financial and other resources to aid the committee in its effort to clean and protect the water supply. The committee shall promote the health and general welfare of the residents of the village by preventing contamination and/or depletion of groundwater affecting village residents. The committee shall promote education to village residents concerning nitrates, testing, environmental impacts, health impacts, immediate and long-term solutions including reverse osmosis systems, septic and farming sources of nitrates and potentially other contaminants, and other issues relevant to clean and plentiful groundwater in the village. It shall explore financial assistance options for those seeking to remediate their high nitrate levels in individual homes. The committee will act with civility and work to build trust between and among the members, the village board, and the community.