Stearns County Source Water Protection Initiative - Well Sealing Program
Source Water Protection is one of the three priority concerns identified in the Stearns Comprehensive Local Water Managment Plan. Currently, Stearns County has 23 public water supplies with approved Wellhead Protection Plans. This encompasses approximately 65,000 acres of land in Drinking Water Supply Management Areas (DWSMA). This proposal will fund at least 10 unused well sealing projects within these sensitive areas.
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Annie Felix-Gerth
Well Sealing 2019 -$250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second year are for cost-share assistance to public and private well owners for up to 50 percent of the cost of sealing unused wells.
Seal at least 10 unused wells located in Stearns County Drinking Water Supply Management Areas, eliminating 10 direct conduits for potential contaminant sources from entering into drinking water supplies.
Work was completed as per the approved work plan and included Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) & West Central Technical Service Area (WCTSA) staff time for administration and technical assistance for delivery of the program and grant funds. There have been 6 wells sealed in highly sensitive drinking water supply areas using grant funds. Funds covered 50% of the well sealing cost excluding the permit fee.
LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS