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Well owner ed. and well sealing cost share

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.

Conduct well survey, Develop wellhead protection information for newsletters, handouts and website; and contact tank property owners on placement and best management practices to prevent contamination of groundwater resources.

Purchase and install fuel containment tank for fuel tank

Seal two wells and connection to rural water.

Drill new well. Seal old well.

Construct new well 820965. Seal old well 340411.

Construct 2" well and install a data logger.

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.

Seal unused/abandoned well (Unique #211467).

Seal approximately 10 unused and abandoned wells.

Sealing of approximately 10 unused and abandoned wells.

Replace drop pipe and pump rod in well #1.

Construct concrete slab for generator. Hardwire generator with automatic transfer switch.

Spill response training. Training materials. Sorbant materials for future spills.

Purchase of static level monitoring equipment

Hire engineering firm to conduct hydrologic study

Purchase a generator

Hire engineer/consultant for a new well.

Connect to city water. Seal well Unique #263951

Seal Former Racine Creamery Well #241036.

Replace septic system.

Prep work for installing back-up generator including pad, electrical wiring, and transfer switch.

Convert emergency power generator to a natural gas generator and have gas main extended approx. 300' to connect to the generator.

Purchase and install transfer switch for a generator to be purchased at a later date.

Purchase and connect a back-up generator (Phase 2)

Purchase and install generator (Phase 2)

Seal Hilke well with neat cement

Design mitigation plan for floor drains that are connected to the storm sewer that discharge to a gravel pocket. Post a "No Dumping - clean water only" sign within the Inner Wellhead Management Zone

Drill a new well to improve pressure in the system.

Seal municipal well #2 and remove pipe and pump so it will not be a dead line entry to pressure tank.

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

Upgrade pump controls for current municipal wells and add an alarm system. Install panels and alarm.