UPDATE (1/13/2014) A chemical spill that polluted a Charleston, West Virginia river last week is an example of the importance in managing potential pollutants that can contaminate a drinking water supply. Minneapolis and St. Paul regional water systems get their water from the Mississippi River. For information on preventing pollution of the Mississippi River and protecting […]
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Drinking water protection map now includes the Mississippi River
January 10th, 2014 
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N & E Metro Groundwater Management Area includes Anoka County
December 19th, 2013 knowtheflow (UPDATE 12/18/2013) A list of the Ten Cities That Could Run Out of Water – Growing Populations, Stressed Water Supplies (The Weather Channel) indicates that water resource management and supply issues are found across the nation. “Securing access to plentiful, renewable sources of fresh water is among the biggest struggles large cities around the world face. Growing […]
Posted in Announcements, City of Blaine, City of Centerville, City of Circle Pines, City of Fridley, City of Lexington, City of Lino Lakes, City of Spring Lake Park, Good to Know Comments Off on N & E Metro Groundwater Management Area includes Anoka CountyThe Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area
December 12th, 2013 knowtheflow The Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area (MRCCA) was established in 1979 by Executive Order for the unique 54,000-acre land corridor along the Mississippi River through the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. Land use in the corridor is guided by local zoning ordinances including the communities of Anoka, Coon Rapids, Fridley and Ramsey. These communities are coordinating […]
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October 30th, 2013 knowtheflow (UPDATE 11/5/2013) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released a report on the Importance of Water to the U.S. Economy (PDF, 37 pp, 2MB). The report highlights water’s importance to our national economic welfare, and summarizes information necessary to understand and manage water resources. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has released their Draft Groundwater Strategic Plan (GWSP) 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, Good to Know Comments Off on Comments invited on the Minnesota Strategic Plan for Groundwater ManagementMississippi River nutrient reduction strategy
October 18th, 2013 knowtheflow Water is among Anoka County’s most valued natural resource. Anoka County is part of the Mississippi River watershed. In the Land of 10,000 Lakes, Minnesota’s tourism and economy depend on healthy waters that provide recreational opportunities, safe drinking water, productive agriculture, healthy fish and wildlife habitat. The goal for Minnesota water is to be fishable and […]
Posted in Announcements, City of Anoka, City of Columbia Heights, City of Coon Rapids, City of Fridley, City of Ramsey, Good to Know Comments Off on Mississippi River nutrient reduction strategy Residents urged to ACT for drinking water protection
July 31st, 2013 knowtheflow Acknowledge, Consider, Take action The Anoka County Municipal Wellhead Protection Group urges you to take three steps (Acknowledge, Consider and Take Action) to protect our important groundwater resource and the source of your drinking water. 1. ACKNOWLEDGE that preventing ground water pollution protects the water that we drink Everyone Our lifestyle is due, in part, to […]
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Volunteer at the Metro Area Children’s Water Festival
July 28th, 2013 knowtheflow The participating classes have been selected for the 2013 Metro Area Children’s Water Festival (September 25th) that educates over 1,200 4th grade students each year by bringing water resources professionals, educators and students together at the Minnesota State Fair Grounds. Selected Anoka County schools are Al-Amal School (Fridley) and Rum River Elementary (Ramsey). BUT, the organizers […]
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Drinking water quality reports are available
July 1st, 2013 knowtheflow Drinking water is generally in good shape at Anoka County’s community water supply systems, according to the Minnesota Department of Health’s (MDH) Drinking Water Annual Report 2012. Highlighted in the report is completion of the first phase of a new water and stand-alone wastewater system in East Bethel. “Water is the key to development” said […]
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 Comments Off on Drinking water quality reports are availableAnoka County Municipal Wellhead Protection Group receives Governor’s Award
June 4th, 2013 knowtheflow (June 4, 2014) Lieutenant Governor Prettner Solon presented the Anoka County Municipal Wellhead Protection Group (ACMWPG) with a Source Water Protection Award for their success in protecting the groundwater source of drinking water for eight communities. The Group is comprised of the cities of Anoka, Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Fridley, Lexington, Lino Lakes, and Spring Lake Park […]
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Seal old wells to protect groundwater and nearby drinking water wells
April 16th, 2013 knowtheflow Property owners in the wellhead protection areas of pubic water supply wells are urged to perform a voluntary well survey. Until properly sealed, unused (abandoned) wells threaten the safety of nearby active wells. Abandoned wells within the wellhead protection area of a public supply well (known as the Drinking Water Supply Management Area – see […]
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