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.
Find site and develop well for city residents. Drill two test wells, supply and install well screen for two test wells, and grout, log and sample two wells.
Locate and seal unused wells: Identify wells in the DWSMA, Mail survey to properties with known or suspected wells, Tabulate surveys and follow up with property owners, Seal well that poses highest threat.
Identify unsealed and unused wells within the DWSMA; Providing education to students; Membership dues to join Central MN Water Education Alliance; and locating 5 old wells.
Cities to work in partnership with the Meeker Soil and Water Conservation District and Pheasants Forever to distribute information to landowners eligibly for easement programs; Participate in the Riccori water festival to advance children's education on p
Train 4th grade students at Water Festival about groundwater, water chemistry and water conservation. Provide Spill Response training to city staff and city council.
Investigate unlocated or undocumented wells within the DWSMA; Notify owners of large storage tanks located with the DWSMA; Update the City's septic system inventory.