All Projects

Replace SSTS in DWSMA

Clean up old gravel pit

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.

Hire well driller to investigate placement of alternative drinking water source

Update PCSI inventory

Install well submersible level transducer and solar panel to monitor well static and pumping levels.

Seal three wells within the DWSMA; erect and maintain wellhead protection area signs at the DWSMA boundaries.

Provide WHP education to 4th grade students at Water Festival and host a Nitrate Testing Clinic

Seal old municipal well #4, unique well number 232255

Promote water protection and conservation at Middle Spunk Water Festival as an educational Sponsor, update and maintain city web site with water protection and conservation information, promote community awareness and education on Source Water Protection

Seal unused wells, Design website and maintenance, and Develop and distribute materials, printing and postage.

Provide backup power supply to City's wells.

Install a Well House security system to current scada system.

Nutrient Management Stategies to reduce nitrate reaching the aquifer, public education and well sealing.

Create, Publish, and Mail article; Install software

Purchase storage unit and equipment to secure a possible spill site.

Consultant to develop specific performance standards and conditions to be used in the DWSMA. Wellhouse security upgrades.

Sponsor MSW Festival. Educate community on SWP, WHP and water conservation.

Drill new well

Well and wellhouse improvement and repair.

Install generator, conduit, wire materials, and controls. Install security cameras and recorder in water treatment plant.

Seal old water well adjacent to Power Plant. Purchase of 3 spill contaminant kits.

Purchase GPS technology. Purchase nitrate testing equipment.

Locate well and seal if found. Video log well #2.

Seal a 6" -140' deep well.

Replace a shallow driven well (Sandpoint) well with a drilled well.

Video inspections to wells #1, #3, and #5.

Drill test well

Seal abandoned irrigation well. Prepare a wellhead newsletter.

Implement St Cloud Storm Drain Art program. Implement second year of the Adopt-a-Drain program.

Well construction. Well Sealing.

Purchase and install back-up generator.

Assess the condition of the SSTS and provide necessary maintenance.

Purchase televising equipment

Seal unused city well #3.