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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
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$105,000
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$105,000
Fund Source

The Lake Superior Beach Monitoring and Notification Program exists to test recreational beach water and notify the public if bacteria levels become unsafe. This project will expand the Beach Program to include additional outreach efforts, sanitary surveys and testing of new technologies to improve the Beach Program. Monitoring results will be used to inform the public, find the sources of bacterial contamination and address polluted runoff from improper waste disposal.

Cook
Lake
St. Louis
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
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
Hibbing Public Utilities
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Fund Source

Seal abandoned Municipal Well #2

St. Louis
Recipient
City of Gaylord
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,359
Fund Source

Purchase and install fuel containment tank for fuel tank

Sibley
Recipient
Hope Lutheran Church
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,821
Fund Source

Drill and construct a new well, seal old well, and service line connection from new well

St. Louis
Recipient
Voyageur Park Lodge
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$7,691
Fund Source

Drill new well. Seal old well.

St. Louis
Recipient
Retreat Lodge Resort
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Fund Source

Well construction. Well Sealing 828682

St. Louis
Recipient
City of Buhl
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,215
Fund Source

Improve security by purchasing and installing doors on city's well house, create and publish article on protecting source of water, potential contaminants, and wellhead program.

St. Louis
Recipient
City of Iron Junction
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,067
Fund Source

Drill well to clear pump for borehole geophysical survey on well 2. Purchase spill response materials to be better prepared in case of spill or train derailment.

St. Louis
Recipient
Voyageur Cove Resort
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$9,470
Fund Source

Construct a well. Extend new overhead drop from existing power pole to pump house for 240 volt service. Extend new circuit from loadcenter to location of new pressure switch and well control box.

St. Louis
Recipient
Lady Bug Lodge
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$9,840
Fund Source

Design, build and install water treatment system.

St. Louis
Recipient
Handbergs Marina
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$4,875
Fund Source

Construct and install an automated water storage system to allow a low volume well.

St. Louis
Recipient
Hibbing Public Utilities
2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Fund Source

Seal well 3A

St. Louis
Recipient
Hibbing Public Utilities
2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Fund Source

Seal well 3A

St. Louis
Recipient
Driftwood Lodge Resort LLC
2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$9,520
Fund Source

Drill a new well. Install electric pump. Hook-up existing water line.

St. Louis
Recipient
City of Buhl
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,973
Fund Source
Remove old underground fuel tank; Install WHP perimeter signs
St. Louis
Recipient
Hibbing Public Utilities
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$7,544
Fund Source
Continue PCSI update; Manage, identify sites with documented environmental contamination; Reminder notices to tank owners regarding leak detection and state and federal regulations; Coordinate training and information session with MPCA and the City Fire D
St. Louis
Recipient
Life of Riley Resort
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Fund Source
Construct new well
St. Louis
Recipient
Driftwood Lodge and Deer Horn Resort
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$8,000
Fund Source
Combine the two resorts' water systems and upgrade
St. Louis
Recipient
Nelson's Resort
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,477
Fund Source
Replace filter housing
St. Louis
Recipient
Pine Tree Cove Resort
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$7,000
Fund Source
Construct a new well
St. Louis
Recipient
St. John's of Saginaw
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$250
Fund Source
Seal well and replace well cap
St. Louis
Recipient
U.S. Steel Keetac
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$169
Fund Source
Develop, print and distribute informational brochure
St. Louis
Recipient
Gardenwood Resort and Motel
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,434
Fund Source
Connection to City Water; Seal well
St. Louis
Recipient
Hibbing Public Utilities
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$7,322
Fund Source
Update existing PCSI; Mail information to well owners in the DWSMA; Informational news release
St. Louis
Recipient
Scenic Acres
2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Fund Source

Purchase, install, and complete all electrical wiring for a backup generator. Purchase and install steel door.

St. Louis
Recipient
City of Gilbert
2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Fund Source

Connect a residential home to city sewer.

St. Louis
Recipient
City of Gibbon
2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,028
Fund Source

Purchase of static level monitoring equipment

Sibley
Recipient
Northernair Lodge
2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Fund Source

Construct 2 new wells. Connect wells to current distribution system.

St. Louis
Recipient
The Landing
2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Fund Source

Drill a new well

St. Louis
Recipient
Handberg's Marine Inc.
2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$9,695
Fund Source

Drill a new well

St. Louis