All Projects

Collect WLs from 44 wells and public ed

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

Educate well owners and storage tank owners within the DWSMA

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

Repair and seal up to 5 private wells in the DWSMA

Promote local reimbursement program for private well sealing. Advertise fund availability with educational messages

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

Expand the existing observation well monitoring network.

Expand Minnetonka's groundwater level monitoring network

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.

Televise well #8, document condition of casing & screen and prepare a repair report for any deficiencies.

Seal municipal well

Expand the existing groundwater level monitoring network.

Train and certify 4 Master Water Stewards in Stormwater best management practices to improve water quality.

Compile water quality information to update website and to print and mail information to property owners in the DWSMA.

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.

Prepare and mail information to owners of chemical storage and hazardous waste generator properties. Educate owners of properties and the general public about the city's Wellhead and SWP.

Seal a 6" -140' deep well.

Seal (1) 264-foot deep lake augmentation well formerly used at Bush Lake.

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

Drill test well