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Recipient
Minnesota Department of Health
2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$66,248
Fund Source

Naturally occurring arsenic can make groundwater unsafe for drinking. Before going to the expense of drilling a well and sampling the water for arsenic, it would benefit public health to be able to predict the level of arsenic in groundwater in a certain area. A special research project with the U.S. Geological Survey is designed to develop the capacity to assess local geological conditions, related groundwater chemistry and well construction factors in three counties in order to predict the levels of arsenic found in groundwater related to those variables.

Statewide
Recipient
USGS
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$594,000

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Statewide
Recipient
Minnesota Department of Health
2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,000,000
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,000,000

This project will characterize unregulated drinking water contaminants at wells and intakes (which pump from groundwater, lakes, rivers), and to examine if they persist after standard public water system treatment.

Statewide
Recipient
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$303,000
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$365,000
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$390,000
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$390,000
Fund Source

The County Well Index (CWI) contains well and boring records wells within Minnesota; over 400,000 records. It is the principal source of well construction information and geologic interpretations of well records and also contains soil boring records, mineral exploration test hole records, and scientific/research test hole records.

Statewide
Recipient
Minnesota Department of Health
2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,200,000
2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,200,000
2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,700,000
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,100,000
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,100,000
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,100,000
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,100,000
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,150,000
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,150,000
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,020,000
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,020,000
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$744,717
2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$250,291
Fund Source

The Drinking Water Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CEC) program identifies environmental contaminants for which current health-based standards currently do not exist or need to be updated, investigate the potential for human exposure to these chemicals, and develop guidance values for drinking water. Contaminants evaluated by CEC staff include contaminants that have been released or detected in Minnesota waters (surface water and groundwater) or that have the potential to migrate to or be detected in Minnesota waters.

Statewide
Recipient
Minnesota Department of Health
2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$250,000
2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$250,000
2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$250,000
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$250,000
Fund Source

This is a project to to proactively address future threats to safe drinking water. This project will incorporate findings and recommendations from the Future of Drinking Water report to assess, prioritize, and manage drinking water risks.  Through this project, a voluntary statewide plan for protecting drinking water will be developed.  Additional outcomes from this project include public health policies and an action plan.

Statewide
Recipient
Minnesota Department of Health
2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$563,000
2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$563,000
2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$550,000
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$200,000
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$200,000
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$125,000
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$125,000
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$300,000
Fund Source

Appropriations from the Clean Water Fund allow the Minnesota Department of Health to expand and improve the way groundwater and drinking water protection is implemented at the local level. In 2015, $300,000 was allocated to update wellhead protection areas within groundwater management areas. From 2016 onward, funding will be dedicated to the Groundwater Restoration and Protection Strategies (GRAPS) initiative which will provide groundwater and drinking water information and management strategies on a HUC 8 watershed scale.

Statewide
Recipient
Minnesota Department of Health
2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$250,000
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$100,000
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$100,000
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$75,000
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$275,000
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$800,000
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$800,000
Fund Source

The objective of this project is to build on previous efforts aimed at determining the public health risk due to virus contamination in Minnesota groundwater. The Minnesota Department of Health will examine the occurrence of viruses in non-disinfecting groundwater sources in Minnesota as well as evaluate the association between source water virus occurrence and community acute gastrointestinal illness.

Statewide
Recipient
City of Rochester Public Utilities
2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Fund Source

Well 27/Silver Creek interaction study

Olmsted
Recipient
Minnesota Department of Health
2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$750,000
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$400,000
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$400,000
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$325,000
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$325,000
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$325,000
Fund Source

This project aims to ensure private wells are a safe source of drinking water, are tested regularly, and water quality issues are addressed.

Statewide
Recipient
Multiple public water systems
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$250,000
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$250,000
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$113,000
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$250,000
Fund Source

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.

Anoka
Beltrami
Benton
Big Stone
Blue Earth
Cook
Crow Wing
Dakota
Dodge
Faribault
Fillmore
Hennepin
Lyon
McLeod
Morrison
Mower
Olmsted
Rice
Sherburne
Sibley
St. Louis
Stearns
Steele
Swift
Todd
Waseca
Washington
Watonwan
Winona
Wright
Recipient
Multiple Local Government Units
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$250,000
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$290,000
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$112,000
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$250,000
Fund Source

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.

Benton
Big Stone
Carver
Crow Wing
Douglas
Hennepin
Mahnomen
Martin
Mille Lacs
Norman
Otter Tail
Ramsey
Rice
Sherburne
Wright
Recipient
City of Coon Rapids
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,204
Fund Source

Educate well owners on the proper operation and maintenance of their wells, prepare and send letter to owners of properties in moderate and high vulnerability portions of the DWSMA and educate property owners in the DWSMA on issues related to source water

Anoka
Recipient
City of St. Peter
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Fund Source

Update PCSI database of wells and storage tanks within the DWSMA, and Outreach to well and tank owners.

Nicollet
Recipient
Peaceful Valley Campsites
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,608
Fund Source

Drill new well and seal old well, unique well number 5520048

Nicollet
Recipient
City of Blaine
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,062
Fund Source

Update PCSI locations

Anoka
Recipient
City of Circle Pines
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$6,264
Fund Source

Assist 10-16 homeowners with sealing their wells.

Anoka
Recipient
East St. Olaf Lutheran Church
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$835
Fund Source

Seal unused well in Parsonage

Olmsted
Recipient
City of Ada
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$638
Fund Source

Seal test well 804938

Norman
Recipient
City of Ellendale
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,950
Fund Source

Evaluate well construction and condition; preparation and seal old municipal well 2, unique number 226891

Steele
Recipient
City of Coon Rapids
2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,401
Fund Source

Promote proper well sealing to owners. Provide fact sheets on Class V wells. Send letters to owners of active storage tanks.

Anoka
Recipient
City of Rochester Public Utilities
2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,264
Fund Source

SEMWAL Water Analysis

Olmsted
Recipient
City of Dover
2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Fund Source

Phase 1 to set-up for a generator.

Olmsted
Recipient
City of Ramsey
2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$9,600
Fund Source

Evaluate well #1 casing.

Anoka
Recipient
City of Centerville
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,624
Fund Source
Send well sealing info to well owners; Seal private wells
Anoka
Recipient
City of Blaine
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$9,363
Fund Source
Well sealing program for residents
Anoka
Recipient
City of Fridley
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$854
Fund Source
Seal unused wells within Fridley and Spring Lake Park DWSMA
Anoka
Recipient
City of Dover
2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Fund Source

Phase 2 to purchase and install generator.

Olmsted
Recipient
City of Byron
2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$4,500
Fund Source

Seal abandoned well

Olmsted
Recipient
City of Fridley
2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$4,229
Fund Source

Mailer promoting proper sealing unused wells. Seal approx. 20 wells.

Anoka
Recipient
Bearwood Event Center LLC
2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$9,246
Fund Source

Drill new well

Olmsted
Recipient
City of Andover
2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,600
Fund Source

Prepare information to educate property owners within DWSMA. Update PCSI.

Anoka
Recipient
City of Ellendale
2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,514
Fund Source

Seal an old unused well.

Steele
Recipient
City of Eyota
2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Fund Source

Purchase generator

Olmsted
Recipient
City of Centerville
2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,975
Fund Source

Locate and seal 3 identified unused wells within the DWSMA.

Anoka
Recipient
City of Lino Lakes
2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$7,064
Fund Source

Investigate and document 2 wells. Seal 2 wells. (Added a 3rd well)

Anoka
Recipient
City of Halstad
2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Fund Source

Replace sewer lines at 3 residences.

Norman
Recipient
City of Andover
2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Fund Source

Design and install stormwater pretreatment practices.

Anoka
Recipient
City of Hendrum
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Fund Source

Purchase and install a generator

Norman
Recipient
City of Hendrum
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Fund Source

Preparation, purchase and installation of a generator (Phase 2)

Norman