St. Francis has it all with friendly neighborhoods surrounded by scenic rural lands plus clean water that runs down the Rum River – and the groundwater below. The St. Francis City Council resolved to efficiently protect their drinking water supply (groundwater) by cooperating with other communities to implement wellhead protection. Wellhead protection keeps groundwater and wells […]
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St. Francis joins other communities to protect groundwater and drinking water
August 21st, 2014 
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Household hazardous waste collection events
August 8th, 2014 knowtheflow Anoka County Integrated Waste Management makes it easier for residents to properly dispose of their household hazardous wastes and reduce pollution of our water resources. In addition to the year-round operation of the Household Hazardous Waste Facility in Blaine, residents may use the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events held at the Anoka County Fairgrounds in Anoka. […]
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Businesses may need to apply for an industrial stormwater permit
August 8th, 2014 knowtheflow To prevent pollution from reaching ditches, streams, lakes and rivers the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency reminds manufacturing, recycling, transportation or other industrial businesses to apply for an industrial stormwater permit before the October 5th deadline. Stormwater management helps facilities prevent, reduce or control pollution of surface and groundwater by restricting contact between pollutants and industrial equipment, […]
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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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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 […]
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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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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. […]
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Lino Lakes addresses the safety of their drinking water
January 27th, 2014 knowtheflow The City of Lino Lakes held a public information meeting (Jan. 27, 2014) to present part 1 of their updated wellhead protection plan to residents and businesses within the city and inside the City’s designated Drinking Water Supply Management Area (DWSMA). The Lino Lakes DWSMA establishes a land area, around the City’s municipal wells, that have a greater potential […]
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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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Grants available for small public water suppliers (October 1-31, 2013)
September 20th, 2013 knowtheflow Minnesota Department of Health’s Source Water Protection Grants for Noncommunity Transient Public Water Supply well owners are available (see announcement). Grant applications may be submitted on October 1st. The deadline to submit a grant application is October 31st. Food and lodging establishments that own and operate an on-site well and water system are eligible for this […]
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