Minnesota Department of Health has been collaborating with cities and other community water suppliers since 1993 to develop and implement source water protection plans. Support from the Clean Water Legacy expands and accelerates the number of water suppliers that can be assisted each year in undertaking protection planning and implementation activities.
Collect and analyze data upgradient from the Bayport wellhead protection area and determine the potential impacts to Bayport's water supply; Feasibility study to evaluate options for an overlay district, potential additional TCE water treatment, sentry mo
Update radio control system between wells and water tower; Educational materials to property owners about well management; Send Carlton County information about DWSMA and wellhead protection
Host second annual Lakes Country Water Festival; Update City website by adding WHP educational items; Rent a booth and provide WHP information at the Becker County Fair
Send information to property owners about storage tanks and class V wells; Update website with information on City's WHP plan and SWP program; Update PCSI
Review options to upgrade security for well house; Educate property owners about management of potential contaminant sources; Update City website and publish newsletter
Support Water Festival, educate residents about potential contaminant sources; Distribute educational materials about WHP efforts; Payment to agricultural producers to convert crop land to native grasses