Our wooded properties make us proud of our communities. As the leaves turn color and fall, they provide a beautiful show BUT require cleanup. Decaying plant material that ends up in ponds and streams reduces water quality. Please do not rake leaves into the street. Composting is a microbial process that converts plant materials such […]
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Rake leaves from your curb, gutter and sidewalks
October 1st, 2015 
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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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Municipal water quality reports are available
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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Watering restrictions + creating sustainable turf and water supply
May 22nd, 2015 knowtheflow During the summer months water use increases for lawn sprinkling. Homeowner water use in July can be six (6) times greater than January. Sudden increased water demand (especially during a dry summer) can exceed a public water system’s capacity causing the water tower to go dry. Odd-even watering bans keep residents from draining the water […]
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September 15th, 2014 knowtheflow (UPDATE Sept. 22, 2014) Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed SepticSmart Week 2014 (Sept. 22-26, 2014) in Minnesota. During SepticSmart Week homeowners are reminded to regularly pump their septic tank(s) every 2 years (3 years minimum) and protect their drain field from digging and damage by heavy vehicles and machinery. Did you know that one in […]
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Pollution Prevention (P2) week
September 15th, 2014 knowtheflow During National Pollution Prevention (P2) week (Sept. 15 – 21, 2014) Americans are asked to consider their everyday decisions that generate pollution. The best way to protect Anoka County’s natural and water resources is to stop creating pollution in the first place. Pollution Prevention (P2) Week highlights community efforts to make pollution prevention a cornerstone of […]
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Water quality – what’s most important to you?
July 24th, 2014 knowtheflow 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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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