Minnesotans admit that they don’t know everything about water pollution. They may not know how pollutants are finding their way into rivers, lakes, streams, and groundwater, But, in a recent survey, reported in the StarTribune, Minnesotans know what their three top water quality concerns are: Clean water for consumption of fish Clean water for drinking […]
Archive for the ‘Cities’ Category
Water quality – what’s most important to you?
July 24th, 2014 
knowtheflow 
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, Good to Know, Pollution Prevention, Wellhead Protection 
Comments Off on Water quality – what’s most important to you?
Andover is protecting its drinking water
July 21st, 2014 knowtheflow The Andover City Council believes that its residents deserve the best that the City has to offer. The future of Andover’s water supply is the groundwater below its homes and businesses. The City is committed to providing sustainable and safe drinking water to residents now and in the future. On July 15, 2014, Andover Public […]
Posted in Announcements, City of Andover, City of Anoka, 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, Wellhead Protection Comments Off on Andover is protecting its drinking waterLake George Improvement District Annual Membership Meeting (Aug. 5th)
July 8th, 2014 knowtheflow The Lake George Improvement District (LGID) Annual Membership Meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at the Oak Grove City Hall. All Lake George residents and property owners are encouraged to attend to be part of decisions that affect Lake George and shore-land property values. The LGID is charged with […]
Posted in Announcements, City of Oak Grove Comments Off on Lake George Improvement District Annual Membership Meeting (Aug. 5th)
Municipal drinking water quality reports are available
July 1st, 2014 knowtheflow 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 2013. Each year, cities publish reports on the results of water quality tests of their water system. The 2013 water quality reports summarize testing results for 2013 (Jan 1 to December 31). The reports […]
Posted in 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, Wellhead Protection Comments Off on Municipal drinking water quality reports are available
Comments invited on Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area rules
June 4th, 2014 knowtheflow (UPDATE: 6/17/2014) A public meeting will be held at the Green Haven Golf Course (Anoka, MN) on July 16th (6:30 to 9:00 p.m) to present the draft rules and hear comments and recommendations. The Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area (MRCCA) is a land corridor along the Mississippi River within the seven-county metro area. The critical […]
Posted in Announcements, City of Anoka, City of Coon Rapids, City of Fridley, City of Ramsey, Good to Know Comments Off on Comments invited on Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area rules
City watering restrictions are going into effect
June 1st, 2014 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. […]
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 Comments Off on City watering restrictions are going into effect
Unused water wells must be sealed for everyone’s health
May 24th, 2014 knowtheflow It’s the law: unused wells must be sealed. During this construction and demolition season, the Anoka County Municipal Wellhead Protection Group asks residents, property owners and developers to be on the lookout for old unsealed wells as you dig, demolish and develop. It is estimated that there are over 20,000 unused wells in Anoka County. […]
Posted in Cities, City of Andover, City of Anoka, City of Bethel, 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 Ham Lake, City of Hilltop, City of Lexington, City of Lino Lakes, City of Nowthen, City of Oak Grove, City of Ramsey, City of Saint Francis, City of Spring Lake Park, Linwood Township, Wellhead Protection Comments Off on Unused water wells must be sealed for everyone’s health
Well Water Wise week (May 5-9, 2014)
May 3rd, 2014 knowtheflow Private (home and cabin) well owners must perform an annual test to ensure that their water supply remains safe to drink. The Anoka County Community Health and Environmental Services Department, in cooperation with 13 communities, is sponsoring the 15th annual Well Water Wise Week (3W). Anoka County’s 3W promotion coincides with National Drinking Water Week in […]
Posted in Announcements, City of Andover, City of Bethel, City of Blaine, City of Centerville, City of Columbus, City of East Bethel, City of Ham Lake, City of Lexington, City of Lino Lakes, City of Nowthen, City of Oak Grove, City of Ramsey, City of Saint Francis, Good to Know, Linwood Township Comments Off on Well Water Wise week (May 5-9, 2014)
Be a Volunteer Water Monitor – be part of the solution
April 18th, 2014 knowtheflow The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is recruiting volunteers to help track water quality changes in lakes and streams in Anoka County’s communities through the Citizen Lake and Citizen Stream Monitoring Programs. Make a weekly tour of your lake or take a healthy walk along a nearby stream as you measure and record water quality. […]
Posted in Announcements, Cities, City of Oak Grove, Good to Know Comments Off on Be a Volunteer Water Monitor – be part of the solution
Anoka County law enforcement provides a safe way to dispose of drugs and protect water resources
April 15th, 2014 knowtheflow Don’t flush prescription drugs (or other dangerous chemicals) down the drain. Prescription drugs have the potential to pollute local water resources (groundwater and the Mississippi River) – the source of our drinking water. Proper disposal will not only keep dangerous drugs from being abused but also prevent harm to water and wildlife (e.g. fish and ducks). Safely […]
Posted in Announcements, City of Blaine, City of Centerville, City of Circle Pines, City of Columbia Heights, City of Fridley, City of Lexington, City of Saint Francis, Good to Know Comments Off on Anoka County law enforcement provides a safe way to dispose of drugs and protect water resources