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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.

Install disinfection filtration system to address microbial contamination

Replace air release and check valves on wells 3 and 4 at the City's water treatment facility.

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

Install a Nitrate removal treatment system.

Update PCSI locations

Assist 10-16 homeowners with sealing their wells.

City and it's residents will evaluate the possible impacts of sewer, septic systems/absorption fields, and cesspools on the City's wells, review the data and develop a plan/ evaluate options and costs to manage or mitigate this contamination source.

Refurbishing existing well and pump due to system pressure problem as advised by MDH Engineer.

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

Seal well

Evaluate well #1 casing.

Purchase groundwater simulator. Print and distribute educational materials.

Seal 2 unused wells.

Phase 3 to connect well #1 and well #2 together.

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

Installation of pipes and concrete fill. Purchase and installation of 3 yard hydrants. (Hydrants not approved)

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

Sealing of well #3

Seal 3 unused wells within the DWSMA. Prepare educational packet. Take soil samples from up to 3 stormwater basins.

Locate and seal 3 identified unused wells within the DWSMA.

Sanitary sewer utilities will be extended to service existing parcels within the DWSMA.

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

Purchase generator. Includes wiring, switch gear/natural gas hookup. Concrete pad.

Design and install stormwater pretreatment practices.

Purchase GPS unit and accessory equipment. Property owner letter/onsite visit/postage and copying.

Automatic transfer switch, electrical work, LP connection, and other supporting equipment necessary for a future generator connection at Well #1.

Installation of an automatic transfer switch and disconnect, wiring, concrete pad, electrical permit, natural gas connection, and other supporting equipment as necessary for a future generator connection.

Drill new well. Seal old well.

Drill a new well. Seal old well.

Hire consultant to provide professional engineering and analysis for site selection options for additional well sites for test wells and future production well.

Automatic transfer switch, electrical work, LP connection, and other supporting equipment necessary for a future generator connection at Well #1. (Phase 2)