One of every five homes in Anoka County get their drinking water from a private well. Arsenic is found in groundwater throughout Minnesota. In a Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) program to monitor the water quality of newly constructed wells, 8.7% of private (home/cabin) wells in Anoka County exceeded the safe drinking water level for arsenic. Exposure to […]
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Arsenic testing is recommended for private wells
November 3rd, 2014 
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Sunrise River WRAPS report available for comment
November 1st, 2014 knowtheflow East Bethel and Linwood communities are inside the Sunrise River Watershed. Residents on Sunrise River (including Coon, Typo, Martin and Linwood lakes) know that the quality of these water-bodies depend on proper management of the land that surrounds them (the watershed). The Sunrise River Watershed spans throughout the counties of Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, and Washington as […]
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Fridley is the 2014 Anoka County Outstanding Conservationist
October 31st, 2014 knowtheflow The Anoka Conservation District selected the City of Fridley as the 2014 Anoka County Outstanding Conservationist. A conscientious approach toward natural resource management made Fridley an easy choice. Fridley has a long history of implementing projects to improve water quality and reduce flood damage. The City has performed extensive riverbank stabilization, installed many rain gardens, provided […]
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Anoka County approves 2014 Water Resources Report
October 29th, 2014 knowtheflow The Anoka County Board of Commissioners have approved the 2014 Water Resources Report. The Water Report is part of the Anoka County Community Health Improvement Plan (2015-2019). Groundwater is readily available, supplying public and private water systems throughout Anoka County. However, increasing water demand may potentially exceed the sustainability of locally available groundwater supplies in […]
Posted in Announcements, Water Conservation & Sustainability Comments Off on Anoka County approves 2014 Water Resources ReportInformation is power. The power to protect drinking water
October 22nd, 2014 knowtheflow Public Water Suppliers are a part of Minnesota’s program to protect public health. In Anoka County, 265 cities and businesses operate their public water supply to serve an adequate supply of safe drinking water to their residents and customers. Information, training and certification of the people that operate water systems ensures that the water distributed to homes, […]
Posted in Announcements, Newsletters, Wellhead Protection Comments Off on Information is power. The power to protect drinking waterSending a Minnesota tree to the U.S. Capitol
October 21st, 2014 knowtheflow For fifty (50) years, a beautiful tree has appeared on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol for the holiday season. This year the U.S. Forest Service, in partnership with the Leach Lake Band of Ojibwe and Choose Outdoors will bring a special tree from the Chippewa National Forest in northern Minnesota to Washington, D.C. […]
Charting the future for a prosperous Anoka County
October 7th, 2014 knowtheflow You may be hearing about Charting the Future and wondering what this effort is all about or what it really means to your local Anoka County colleges. During the fall semester, initial work of four implementation teams (Student Success, Diversity, Comprehensive Workplace Solutions and System Incentives and Rewards) will be on display — with a request for your feedback. These […]
Posted in Announcements, Good to Know Comments Off on Charting the future for a prosperous Anoka CountySepticSmart week
September 15th, 2014 knowtheflow (UPDATE Sept. 22, 2014) Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed SepticSmart Week 2014 (Sept. 22-26, 2014) in Minnesota. During SepticSmart Week homeowners are reminded to regularly pump their septic tank(s) every 2 years (3 years minimum) and protect their drain field from digging and damage by heavy vehicles and machinery. Did you know that one in […]
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Pollution Prevention (P2) week
September 15th, 2014 knowtheflow During National Pollution Prevention (P2) week (Sept. 15 – 21, 2014) Americans are asked to consider their everyday decisions that generate pollution. The best way to protect Anoka County’s natural and water resources is to stop creating pollution in the first place. Pollution Prevention (P2) Week highlights community efforts to make pollution prevention a cornerstone of […]
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Disasters surprise everyone – be prepared for the next surprise
September 1st, 2014 knowtheflow Water is an essential element to survival and a necessary item in an emergency supplies kit. Following a disaster, clean drinking water may not be available. Your regular water source could be cut-off by power failure or compromised through contamination. Prepare by building a supply of water that will meet your family’s needs during an emergency. […]
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