 Eligible southeastern Minnesota private well users can get free water test kits through the Tap-In Safe Water Drinking Program. The area's famed karst geology can make it easy for contaminants, including nitrates, to seep into groundwater. Olmstead County Water Resources Coordinator Caitlin Myers says if contamination is found, users can apply for help with fixing the issue. We consult with them on what the best way forward is, and we can provide cost-share assistance.