The Anoka County Well Water Testing program will continue to operate on a limited basis through at least March 2021. Water samples for sanitary analysis (bacteria and nitrates) will be accepted on the last Monday (1-4 pm) and Tuesday (9-11:30 am) of each month. Water samples for other analyses (arsenic, manganese, lead, etc.) will not […]
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SepticSmart Week in Minnesota
September 18th, 2020 
knowtheflow Did you know that over 600,000 Minnesota residents and businesses rely on a septic system to treat their wastewater from things like toilets, sinks, and washing machines? This week (September 14th-20th) is SepticSmart Week in Minnesota, as declared by Governor Tim Walz. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) says this week is a good time […]
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Tips for a Healthy Lawn
August 10th, 2020 knowtheflow Healthy lawns can lead to healthy water quality. Curious as to how you can best maintain your lawn and how this can improve water quality? Check out this how-to video from the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO). The video contains information on the following tips: Tip #1: Adjust Your Mower Height Tip #2: Mulch Your […]
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2020 Anoka County Water Resources Report
August 4th, 2020 knowtheflow The Anoka County Public Health and Environmental Services Department has updated its Water Resources Report, which the department typically updates every 5 years in coordination with the Anoka County Water Resources Management Task Force. Click here to view the 2020 Anoka County Water Resources Report. Brief History of the Report Following the passage of […]
Minnesota Groundwater Contamination Atlas
July 9th, 2020 knowtheflow The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has published a new tool: the Minnesota Groundwater Contamination Atlas. “A tool for learning about polluted groundwater at sites around the state”, the atlas allows users to scan the map or utilize a text-based search to find sites by address, zip code, county, municipality, or site name. As of […]
Water Your Yard and Garden with the Help of a Rainbarrel
July 2nd, 2020 knowtheflow The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO) has put together a quick guide and how-to video for installing and using a rainbarrel in your yard. You can use rainbarrels to collect rainwater to water your lawn, gardens, plants, and more. Collecting and using rainwater reduces the amount of potable water used for watering. It also helps […]
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New Video: Our Lakeshore Connection
June 16th, 2020 knowtheflow Anoka County Water Resource Outreach Collaborative partners worked with several local lake associations to produce and fund a new video: Our Lakeshore Connection. The animated video is about lakeshore restoration and stewardship. The beginning of the video helps viewers to understand lakes and what makes a healthy lake and lakeshore. The rest of the video […]
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Fishing Opener Reminders
May 8th, 2020 knowtheflow With the fishing opener this weekend, it is important for anglers to remember to “clean, drain, dispose every time” to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. Every time a boat comes out of the water, take a few minutes for invasive species prevention. This is true whether or not their is an enforcement officer […]
Wells and Flooding
April 21st, 2020 knowtheflow Flooding seems to be happening more and more often in Minnesota, both in the spring as a result of snow melting and and runoff and after large rain events that cause flash flooding. Over the last few years, some places have been experiencing flooding that have not flooded in the past. Floodwater is not clean […]
Late Ice and Open Water Safety
April 3rd, 2020 knowtheflow The following DNR news release highlights the need to take lots of precaution with ice conditions this time of year. Stay safe! “As the winter-to-spring transition unfolds, the way people experience the change in seasons will be a little different this year. But while we stay close to home for our outdoors time and practice […]