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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.

Collect WLs from 44 wells and public ed

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.

Educate well owners and storage tank owners within the DWSMA

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

Expand the existing observation well monitoring network.

Expand Minnetonka's groundwater level monitoring network

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.

Replace Septic System

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.

Septic tank replacement, replace lift station, surge storage and mound dosing tank controls. Replace mound drip distribution system with standard pressure distribution system.

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

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.

Replace filtration system and cartridge.

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

Sealing of private and old municipal wells.

Seal SLP 9 unique well #206437.

Public Outreach within DWSMA. ISTS Brochure and Mailing.

Extend existing well casing 18" above ground and provide an approved well cover. Replace pump with an appropriately sized pump and equipped with a VFD. Relocate pressure tank.

Update mailing addresses. Develop a memorandum. Prepare a written evaluation.

Well drilling.