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Page - 3 | August 1, 2025 | METROPOLITAN COUNCIL <br />The current use of the Prairie du Chien and Jordan aquifers as the sole source of water may need <br />to be evaluated. <br /> <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 /> <br />If new wellfields are developed in the area, the city should consider the compatibility of these and <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 /> <br />Capturing and storing water to be used for residential or commercial irrigation (or other purposes) <br />would lessen flood risks for both development scenarios, while offsetting the demand for outdoor <br />water uses. Using treated source water for outdoor purposes is costly, inefficient, and generates <br />additional stress on sources and surrounding ecosystems during the summer months. Lessening <br />these stressors improves the sustainability of supply sources and water supply systems. <br /> <br />This will conclude the Council’s review of the FAUAR. The Council will take no formal action on the <br />FAUAR. If you have any questions regarding the review or need further information, please contact <br />Emma Dvorak, Principal Reviewer, at 651-602-1399 or via email at Emma.Dvorak@metc.state.mn.us. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> Angela R. Torres, AICP, Senior Manager <br />Local Planning Assistance <br /> <br />CC: Tod Sherman, Development Reviews Coordinator, MnDOT Metro Division <br />Gail Cederberg, Metropolitan Council District No. 11 <br /> Emma Dvorak, Sector Representative/Principal Reviewer <br /> Reviews Coordinator <br /> <br />N:\CommDev\LPA\Communities\Lino Lakes\Letters\23082-2 Lino Lakes Main Street AUAR\Lino Lakes 2025 Lino Lakes Main Street Final AUAR <br />Ok 23082-2.docx <br /> <br />Page 595 of 679