All Projects

Sealing Unused Public Drinking Water Wells

Recipient

Multiple public water systems

2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$250,000

2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$250,000

2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$113,000

2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$250,000

Fund Source

Clean Water Fund

Approximately 70 percent of all Minnesotans rely on groundwater as their primary source of drinking water. Wells used for drinking water must be properly sealed when removed from service to protect both public health and Minnesota’s invaluable groundwater resources. The Minnesota Department of Health protects both public health and groundwater by assuring the proper sealing of unused wells.
Clean Water funds are being provided to well owners as a 50% cost-share assistance for sealing unused public water-supply wells.

Source Water Protection Plan Implementation Grant

Recipient

City of Burnsville

2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$19,350

Fund Source

Clean Water Fund

Develop Spill Response Plan to address vulnerabilities and establish procedures to follow during an emergency. Joint plan with City of Savage.

Source Water Protection Plan Implementation Grant

Recipient

City of Inver Grove Heights

2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$10,000

Fund Source

Clean Water Fund

Conduct well survey to determine property owners that may need to seal wells, survey compilation, update PCSI well status and mailing and develop spill response plan.