The mission of the Coon Creek Watershed District (CCWD) is to manage groundwater and surface water drainage systems to prevent property damage, maintain hydrologic balance and protect water quality for the safety and enjoyment of citizens and the preservation and enhancement of wildlife habitat. The CCWD is administered by a five (5) member Board of Managers. […]
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Coon Creek Watershed Board of Managers Vacancy
February 2nd, 2018 
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Drinking water safety of public and private (home wells) supplies
November 26th, 2017 knowtheflow Several articles recently appeared in Twin Cities newspapers, television and websites regarding the safety of drinking water. Reports of waste disposal polluting groundwater and well water has called attention to the safety of drinking water in the metropolitan area (What did 3M know about PFCs, StarTribune, 11/26/2017; 3M Pollution raised cancer rates, Pioneer Press, 11/20/2017; and Drinking […]
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Contest to protect pollinators is good for water too
June 6th, 2017 knowtheflow Announcing the Andover pollinator friendly garden/landscape contest (enter by July 10th). See if your Andover property is the garden/landscape that pollinators love most! Then, take a tour around the city and see the various types of landscapes that are “pollinator-friendly” and an example of ways to bee in harmony with nature. Andover has established, by proclamation, recognizing the need and […]
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Drinking water test reports available
June 1st, 2017 knowtheflow Annual Water Report. Each year, community water suppliers prepare a report on the results of water quality tests of their water system in the previous year. The 2016 water quality reports summarize testing results for Jan 1 to December 31. The reports describe where the drinking water comes from and what’s in it. Groundwater, from wells, is […]
Posted in Announcements, City of Andover, City of Anoka, City of Blaine, City of Centerville, City of Circle Pines, City of Columbia Heights, City of Coon Rapids, City of East Bethel, City of Fridley, City of Lexington, City of Lino Lakes, City of Oak Grove, City of Ramsey, City of Saint Francis, City of Spring Lake Park, Videos, Wellhead Protection Comments Off on Drinking water test reports availableSeptic Smart Week
September 18th, 2016 knowtheflow During SepticSmart Week (September 19 – 23, 2016) homeowners are reminded to pump their septic tank(s) every 2 years and protect their drain field from digging and damage by heavy vehicles and machinery. One in five Anoka County homes have a well and septic on their property. Maintaining a septic system is important because the […]
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Drinking water quality reports are available
May 20th, 2016 knowtheflow Annual Water Report. Each year, community water suppliers prepare a report on the results of water quality tests of their water system in the previous year. The 2015 water quality reports summarize testing results for Jan 1 to December 31. The reports describe where the drinking water comes from and what’s in it. Groundwater, from wells, is […]
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Andover won the National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation
May 12th, 2016 knowtheflow (UPDATE May 12, 2016) Andover, MN has won the Wyland Foundation’s National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation award (Population Category 30,000-99,999). You and your family can still make a pledge that lasts all year long! Make a pledge from now until March 31, 2017 and you’ll be entered to win a piece of art picked out by marine […]
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Community watering restrictions are going into effect
May 7th, 2016 knowtheflow As Anoka County communities grow – so does our demand for water. The trick is to use water wisely so that our combined water demand doesn’t exceed our local water resources supply. During the summer months water use increases for lawn sprinkling. A homeowners water use in July can be six (6) times greater than January. Lawn Watering Tips […]
Posted in Announcements, City of Andover, City of Anoka, City of Blaine, City of Centerville, City of Circle Pines, City of Coon Rapids, City of Fridley, City of Lexington, City of Lino Lakes, City of Ramsey, City of Saint Francis, City of Spring Lake Park, Water Conservation & Sustainability Comments Off on Community watering restrictions are going into effect Well Water Wise (3W) week (May 2-6, 2016) test your home/cabin well
May 1st, 2016 knowtheflow The Anoka County Community Health and Environmental Services (CHES) Department, in cooperation with 15 municipalities and county agencies, is sponsoring the 17th annual “Well Water Wise” (3W) week promotion May 2-6, 2016 to encourage residents to check the safety of their private well water. For information on private well testing go to the Anoka County […]
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Comments welcomed on the Central Anoka County Reg. Trail Plan
December 16th, 2015 knowtheflow COMMENTS ARE ACCEPTED UNTIL JANUARY 15TH. The proposed Central Anoka County Regional Trail is a 26 mile paved regional trail that traverses the middle of Anoka County connecting Mississippi West Regional Park in Ramsey, MN to Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve in Lino Lakes and Centerville, MN. The trail master plan was first adopted […]
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