The DNR has designated an area in the north and east portions of the metro region as the North & East Metro Groundwater Management Area (GWMA), which includes Washington and Ramsey counties, along with portions of Anoka and Hennepin counties. The Anoka County communities in this GWMA are Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Columbia Heights, Columbus, […]
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North & East Metro Groundwater Management Area Update
January 8th, 2020 
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Posted in Announcements, City of Blaine, City of Centerville, City of Circle Pines, City of Columbia Heights, City of Columbus, City of Fridley, City of Hilltop, City of Lexington, City of Lino Lakes, City of Spring Lake Park 
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November 4th, 2019 knowtheflow The next Advisory Team meeting for the North and East Metro Groundwater Management Area will be this Friday, November 8th at the Vadnais Heights Commons (655 County Road F East, Vadnais Heights, MN 55127) from 9 am – 12 noon. The meeting is open to the public. Topics to be presented: A presentation from Freshwater […]
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Mississippi Watershed Survey
October 28th, 2019 knowtheflow Do you live in the Mississippi Watershed? The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO) wants to hear from you! The MWMO is beginning the process of updating its 10-year Watershed Management Plan and they need your input. You can help the MWMO to better understand your concerns, priorities, and goals for the health of the watershed […]
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May 26th, 2018 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 2017 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 Columbus, 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, Good to Know Comments Off on Community water quality reports are available
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 available
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 […]
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, Good to Know Comments Off on Drinking water quality reports are availableAnoka County students participate in 2015 Metro Envirothon
July 5th, 2015 knowtheflow Teams of local students from Andover and Columbia Heights High Schools recently participated in the Metro Envirothon at the U of MN Landscape Arboretum in Chaska. The Environthon tests junior high and high school students on their knowledge of Minnesota’s natural resources in an outdoor environment. The Oral Presentation calls upon students to demonstrate critical […]
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Recycling award winners for 2014
June 24th, 2015 knowtheflow Anoka County Recycling & Resource Solutions (formerly Integrated Waste Management) recently held its 26th annual Recycling Recognition Awards ceremony (news release). 180,821 tons in 2014. Municipalities, haulers, and service providers assisted Anoka County residents, institutions and businesses to recycle 180,821 tons of materials in 2014, resulting in the recycling of 42% of all waste generated in […]
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How’s the water? Overmedicated
June 12th, 2015 knowtheflow In the last decade, national and statewide studies have revealed that many chemicals with known or suggested endocrine-disrupting potential to adversely affect developmental, reproductive, neurological, and immune systems in wildlife. These chemicals include pharmaceuticals, personal care products, chemicals associated with wastewater effluent, and a variety of industrial compounds. Apart from the disquieting realization that wastewater chemicals and […]
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May 31st, 2015 knowtheflow Annual Water Report. Drinking water is safe at Anoka County’s community water supply systems, according to the Minnesota Department of Health’s (MDH) Drinking Water Annual Report. Each year, cities publish reports on the results of water quality tests of their water system. The 2014 water quality reports summarize testing results for Jan 1 to December 31. The […]
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