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.
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
Install a variable frequency drive (VFD) on the City's well; Send WHP article to residents; Provide factsheet about wells management to property owners
Investigate options to redirect and treat stormwater flow; Educate public about storage tanks, spills and leaks; Training on spill response for City maintenance staff, Fire Department and Sheriff's office
