In a survey of over 1,700 well owners, 67% believed their well water was safe without any evidence to support it. You can protect your health (and your family’s) by getting your well water tested. The Private Well Class, in conjunction with 2024 National Groundwater Awareness Week, held March 10-16, 2024, is excited to announce the 9th annual Pledge […]
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Well Water Testing Pledge
March 7th, 2024 
Wagner Michael 
Posted in Announcements, City of Andover, City of Anoka, City of Bethel, City of Blaine, City of Centerville, City of Columbus, City of East Bethel, City of Ham Lake, City of Lino Lakes, City of Nowthen, City of Oak Grove, City of Ramsey, City of Saint Francis, Good to Know, Linwood Township 
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North and East Metro Groundwater Management Area Update
September 17th, 2021 knowtheflow The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (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 the GWMA are Blaine, Centerville, […]
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BWSR Approves Lower St. Croix One Watershed, One Plan
November 25th, 2020 knowtheflow The following is a news release from the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR). Anoka County communities within the Lower St. Croix major watershed are Linwood Township and portions of East Bethel, Ham Lake, and Columbus (see image at the end of this post). ——————————————————————————————— A collaborative effort among 15 local governments to […]
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Minnesota Smart Salting Update
September 19th, 2020 knowtheflow A new Minnesota Smart Salting Update from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is now available. Articles included in this bulletin are: Spots still open! Free online MPCA Smart Salting trainings Hot off the press! New MPCA Smart Salting training intro video Still need your Roads certificate this year? Get it before the snow flies! […]
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July 24th, 2020 knowtheflow The North and East Metro Groundwater Management Area (GWMA) advisory team met through an online meeting on May 29th. The following were the agenda items discussed at the meeting: An update on the implementation of the North and East Metro Groundwater Management Area plan A discussion on the Governor’s Executive Orders as they relate to […]
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, Newsletters, Water Conservation & Sustainability Comments Off on North & East Metro Groundwater Management Area Update North and East Metro Groundwater Management Area Meeting: Friday, May 29
May 12th, 2020 knowtheflow The following is a message from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) regarding the next meeting of the North and East Metro Groundwater Management Area (GWMA) Advisory Team. The public are invited to attend. “The North and East Metro Groundwater Management Area Advisory Team will be meeting on Friday, May 29, 2020 through the […]
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, Water Conservation & Sustainability Comments Off on North and East Metro Groundwater Management Area Meeting: Friday, May 29 North & East Metro Groundwater Management Area Update
January 8th, 2020 knowtheflow 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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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 […]
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, Water Conservation & Sustainability Comments Off on Agenda for North & East Metro GWMACommunity water quality reports are available
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 […]
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Well water wise (3W) week (May 7-11, 2018)
April 30th, 2018 knowtheflow The Anoka County Community Health and Environmental Services (CHES) Department, in cooperation with 15 municipalities and county agencies, is sponsoring the 19th annual Well Water Wise (3W) week promotion May 7-11, 2018 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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