Private (home and cabin) well owners must perform an annual test to ensure that their water supply remains safe to drink. The Anoka County Community Health and Environmental Services Department, in cooperation with 13 communities, is sponsoring the 15th annual Well Water Wise Week (3W). Anoka County’s 3W promotion coincides with National Drinking Water Week in […]
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Well Water Wise week (May 5-9, 2014)
May 3rd, 2014 
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Guidelines for drinking water protection at seasonal establishments and events
April 25th, 2014 knowtheflow As temperatures rise, people move outside to golf courses, water parks, soccer fields, and baseball diamonds. It also means starting up seasonal wells and installing water dispensers at parks, campgrounds, golf courses and outdoor catered events. To get started right – businesses and organizations must sanitize your water well and stored water dispensers. Then, perform […]
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Be a Volunteer Water Monitor – be part of the solution
April 18th, 2014 knowtheflow The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is recruiting volunteers to help track water quality changes in lakes and streams in Anoka County’s communities through the Citizen Lake and Citizen Stream Monitoring Programs. Make a weekly tour of your lake or take a healthy walk along a nearby stream as you measure and record water quality. […]
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Anoka County law enforcement provides a safe way to dispose of drugs and protect water resources
April 15th, 2014 knowtheflow Don’t flush prescription drugs (or other dangerous chemicals) down the drain. Prescription drugs have the potential to pollute local water resources (groundwater and the Mississippi River) – the source of our drinking water. Proper disposal will not only keep dangerous drugs from being abused but also prevent harm to water and wildlife (e.g. fish and ducks). Safely […]
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April 11th, 2014 knowtheflow The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is seeking comments on the Upper Mississippi River water quality improvement report and protection plan. High concentrations of bacteria have reduced the quality of the river. The Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) report (a determination of the maximum pollutant a water body can tolerate) focuses on excess fecal bacteria, […]
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Very Small Quantity Hazardous Waste Generator Workshop
April 7th, 2014 knowtheflow Announcing Hazardous Waste Training for Very Small Quantity Generators (May 13, 2014). Are you responsible for managing hazardous waste at your facility? This workshop will introduce Small Quantity hazardous waste generators to the management and compliance standards required by Minnesota rules. The workshop it designed for newcomers and those who need a refresher. It covers […]
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Coon Rapids and Columbia Heights are GreenStep Cities
March 31st, 2014 knowtheflow The City of Coon Rapids has recently been designated a Minnesota GreenStep City to boost sustainability of local natural resources and the quality of life for its citizens. Coon Rapids joins Columbia Heights as the second Anoka County community in the Greensteps program. By adopting best practices, Coon Rapids and Columbia Heights are helping to ensure the sustainability of […]
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Public health starts here with you
March 27th, 2014 knowtheflow April is Public Health Month – and public health starts here with you. Public health is the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and you. Environmental health is the branch of public health concerned with all […]
Groundwater Area includes Columbia Heights and Hilltop
March 10th, 2014 knowtheflow Anoka County residents and businesses get their water from wells that draw from groundwater aquifers located directly below us. As Anoka County grows, so does our need for water. Is there enough groundwater? On January 2, 2014 the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) had established the North & East Metro Pilot Groundwater Management Area “working […]
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The Safe Drinking Water Act is turning 40 years old
March 6th, 2014 knowtheflow On December 16, 1974, President Gerald Ford signed into law the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) intended to ensure safe drinking water for the public. The SDWA applies to all public water supply systems including municipal water utilities and wells that serve mobile home parks, schools, churches and office buildings. A home or cabin well system […]
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