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. […]
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Unused water wells must be sealed for everyone’s health
May 24th, 2014 
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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 […]
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Plan ahead to celebrate Arbor Day
March 16th, 2014 knowtheflow Each year, on the last Friday of April, and throughout the month of May, Minnesotans recognize the value of trees, forests and the natural resources they represent. Trees brighten the environment by moderating climate, improving air and water quality, conserving water and energy, and sheltering wildlife. Many community Arbor Day/Month events include tree sales that require […]
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The Safe Drinking Water Act is turning 40 years old
March 6th, 2014 knowtheflow On December 16, 1974, President Gerald Ford signed into law the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) intended to ensure safe drinking water for the public. The SDWA applies to all public water supply systems including municipal water utilities and wells that serve mobile home parks, schools, churches and office buildings. A home or cabin well system […]
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Water protection and management in your community
March 5th, 2014 knowtheflow Anoka County communities have established water resource management programs with their watershed management organization or a watershed district. The City’s surface water management programs deal with broad land runoff (“nonpoint” source) and specific wastewater (“point” source) pollution. Point source pollution includes the discharge of treated wastewater effluent through a pipe. Nonpoint sources of pollution result from […]
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Looking for water information?
March 2nd, 2014 knowtheflow The Anoka Conservation District and the seven (7) watershed management organizations are a terrific source of water information and protection activities in Anoka County. The Anoka Conservation District (ACD) is a non-regulatory county level subdivision of state government. ACD provides technical and financial assistance to private landowners to manage natural resources in a way that conserves […]
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Drinking water protection map now includes the Mississippi River
January 10th, 2014 knowtheflow 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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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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Improving the Rum River dam as a barrier to Asian Carp
November 22nd, 2013 knowtheflow The City of Anoka wants to improve the Rum River Dam to make it a redundant barrier to Asian Carp. Asian carp have been making their way up the Mississippi River system over the past several decades causing serious damage to native fish populations by dominating food and habitat resources. Sport fishing is a $2.8 billion […]
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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 […]
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