Health Commissioner Ed Ehlinger
(St. Paul, MN) — The state Health Department said today (Thurs) it may have inconsistently and in some cases inadequately tested some water samples since as far back as the 1990s. Health Commissioner Doctor Ed Ehlinger says it’s unlikely to be a significant threat to public health, but they’re “moving swiftly to correct it” and verify data through re-testing where needed. Officials say the concern involves the holding temperature of water samples taken to check for organic chemicals such as fertilizers and solvents, plus some inorganic compounds.