With the growth of Twin Cities in the early 1900s, solid waste became a municipal concern. In many cases a “town dump” was established to bring order to the growing volume of residential waste that often posed a neighborhood sanitation and public health concern. “Burn barrels” were a way to reduce the volume of waste collecting […]
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Waterspot on Anoka County Waste Management
June 27th, 2016 
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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 […]
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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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Unique opportunity for Coon Rapids residents to get rain sensor
April 25th, 2016 knowtheflow Attention Coon Rapids residents. Interested in conserving water when you water your lawn? Participate in a pilot program where you could receive a new irrigation sensor. (ABC News article) The City of Coon Rapids is excited to launch a pilot program for ten selected households in Coon Rapids to receive lawn irrigation sensors to help reduce […]
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Low interest loans available for well and septic fix-up
March 18th, 2016 knowtheflow Anoka County Community Development has Agricultural Best Management Practices (AgBMP) Loans available for water quality improvements. Loans are limited to $200,00 for a maximum of ten (10) years at an interest rate of 3%. Loans can be used to repair or seal water wells and repair or replace a septic system at homes and commercial […]
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Order your rain barrel & compost bin to recycle rainwater and reduce waste
March 11th, 2016 knowtheflow Have you ever watched a river of rainwater run down your driveway into the gutter, ditch, or storm sewer? Collecting rain-soft roof runoff in a barrel is a good way to reuse/conserve high quality water. Rain barrels have been around for thousands of years, but today people are re-discovering that they also protect our local water while saving […]
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Waterspot on Sandhill Crane Natural Area – a natural treasure
December 28th, 2015 knowtheflow The Sandhill Crane Natural Area is named for the stately sandhill crane that graces lake shores. It is cooperatively managed by the City of East Bethel, Anoka County Parks, and two state agencies. This innovative approach to open space protection, marked by ecological information, has earned national awards. The SCNA contains various wetland communities as well as […]
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Fridley joins in making well sealing grants available
December 21st, 2015 knowtheflow The City of Fridley has grants available to assist property owners with sealing unused wells. The grants provides 50% reimbursement of eligible costs (up to a total of $750) for contracted well sealing work. If you have a well and are interested in having this work done, please complete the application. Cost-share grants available for a […]
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