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The AUAR states that the city's current water appropriation is not sufficient to meet the additional <br />Comment noted. <br />demand required by either scenario 1 or 2, and that additional water supply will be needed. <br />Before developing, the city should work with the Minnesota DNR (DNR) and surrounding <br />communities to assess the potential impacts of additional pumping on source water aquifers, <br />connected ecosystems, and surrounding wells and ensure water will be available to meet future <br />demands associated with this and other developments. Potential wellfield expansion in Lino Lakes <br />and by nearby communities could impact each other and nearby private wells. The current use of <br />the Prairie du Chien and Jordan aquifers as the sole source of water may need to be evaluated. <br />Increasing the efficiency of water use by commercial, institutional, and industrial users may help <br />eliminate or delay the need for additional water supply infrastructure, and lower costs for the city <br />utility and its rate payers. Estimated water demands for scenarios 1 and 2 are equivalent to about <br />36% of the city's current water demands and 23% of demand in 2040, per the Lino Lakes 2040 <br />Comprehensive Plan. <br />If new wellfields are developed in the area, the city should consider the compatibility of these and <br />Comment noted. <br />additional development scenarios with Drinking Water Supply Management Areas (DWSMAs) and <br />Wellhead Protection Plan goals. Any wells that are identified and abandoned during development <br />should be sealed according to Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) standards. <br />The City is mandated to prioritize <br />infiltration practices as required by <br />Capturing and storing water to be used for residential or commercial irrigation (or other purposes) <br />the MPCA. In cases where <br />would lessen flood risks for both development scenarios, while offsetting the demand for outdoor <br />infiltration is not permitted, reuse <br />water uses. Using treated source water for outdoor purposes is costly, inefficient, and generates <br />alternatives will be considered. <br />additional stress on sources and surrounding ecosystems during the summer months. Lessening <br />The City will also recommend <br />these stressors improves the sustainability of supply sources and water supply systems. <br />planting native and drought - <br />tolerant species to minimize <br />irrigation requirements. <br />Page 542 of 617 <br />