01-06-2020 Council Work Session Packet

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• Modifying the existing watering ban ordinance • Utilizing water from neighboring municipal water systems • Drilling new wells • Constructing a water treatment plant During the summer months, the demand for water will increase, resulting in the need to use water from additional wells. This will likely increase manganese levels and at that time all residents may want to take additional actions to protect their health. Recommended Actions There are several things you can do to filter manganese out of your drinking water. Certain types of home water treatment units remove or reduce manganese (refrigerator water filter, pour- through pitchers, units that attach to faucet, water softeners, etc.). Minnesota Department of Health’s website: www.health.state.mn.us and search Home Water Treatment for details. If you do not have a home water treatment device that removes or reduces manganese, you may want to consider installing one or using bottled water that is labeled as “distilled” or “purified” for drinking, cooking, and preparing infant formula. Private Well Owners - Some Minnesota groundwater naturally has levels of manganese higher than the MDH guidance values. Homeowners with private wells are responsible for having their wells tested. Learn more on the Minnesota Department of Health’s website: www.health.state.mn.us and search Owner’s Guide to Wells. The Anoka County Public Health and Environmental Services (ACPHES) Department (www.anokacounty.us) accepts water samples. The City offers free test kits that are available at Lino Lakes City Hall. ACPHES charges a $15 to $30 lab fee at the time of processing. Requested Council Direction Consider a Water Supply and Treatment Feasibility Study at a future City Council work session. Attachments 1. Minnesota Department of Health UCMR 4 Results for Your Public Water System document 2. Minnesota Department of Health Manganese in Drinking Water document