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.
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 with the assistance of the Board of Water and Soil Resources protects both public health and groundwater by assuring the proper sealing of unused wells.” Clean Water funds are being provided to home owners as a 50% cost-share assistance for sealing unused private drinking water wells.
Installation of an automatic transfer switch and disconnect, generator wiring, generator concrete pad, electrical permit, commissioning, all wiring, LP gas connection equipment and other supporting equipment as necessary for a future generator connection.
Provide educational materials about wells in Story Map. Provide educational materials to residents about potential contaminants. Utilize local organizationresources to improve public education to residents.
Review existing water utility ordinance, assess the need for additional controls and update the ordinance language and compose and distribute Wellhead Protection Newsletter for property owners within the DWSMA
Identify and investigate unverified PCSI sites; Update the verified PCSI; Update City website with information on wellhead protection; Monitor for locations of shallow disposal wells within the DWSMA
