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Water Wise Pool Owner 0 0 �[ When summer is over and it's time to drain F RicE CREEK the swimmingpool, a few simple steps � p f ► o ` ill help protect our surface waters. The WATERSHED w �}� Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has ® I S T R ] CT these guidelines: WASHINGTON COUNTY HOUSING< ' Worried about (/C(/ O'TWe1 1. Stop adding chlorine 3 days before you your next house drain the pool. This will allow the chlo- payment? When the lakes of Minnesota thaw out it's rine to dissipate. A testing kit can be used You are not alone. to be sure the chlorine is gone. There is FREE and ` time to fill the pool and get ready for a po- CONFIDENTIAL f! tentially hot and humid summer. Pools 2. It is best to drain water onto a lawn or help. The Wash- obviously use large volumes of water and other vegetated surface. ington County chemicals, too. But you can own a pool HRA,a HUD- and keep the environment in mind at the 3. Make sure that the drainage rate is slow approved counseling i same time. During pool season be a good enough to allow the water to soak into the agency,offers fore- steward of our water resources by consid- soil without running off into storm sewers, closure prevention erin these options: wetlands, other surface waters, or counseling. g p Certified counselors neighboring property. can help you create 1. Cover your pool to reduce evaporation a plan. of water and chlorine. It will also retain 4. Never drain into a storm sewer or street heat. drain (these drain directly to lake, rivers, Washington as ington County HRA or streams without being treated) 321 Broadway Ave 2. Consider installing a water-saving pool Saint Paul Park,MN filter. 5. If you cannot drain onto the lawn 55071 (small lot size, for example), contact the www.wchra.com 3. If you would like to reduce your chemi- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency or (651)458-0936 cal use, alternatives such as ultraviolet your city to determine your options. light cleaners and salt water or ozone sys- tems are becoming more popular. That's simple enough. Of course, if a pool seems like too much work, there's always the 10,000 plus lakes ready and waiting. Recreation Programs Continued Em Geocaching Club Park Play Days May 1—August 31 Tuesdays&Thursdays Judues Hugo Parks June&July Needed! 9:00am— 11:00am, 1:00pm—3:00pm Find geocaches hidden throughout Hugo's At your neighborhood park parks for your chance at the grand prize To learn how you drawing in September! Pick up your log Join in fun games and activities for all can be a part of the book and cache clues at Hugo City Hall ages in your neighborhood park! The cost next election, con- tact Hugo City after May 1 to start your summer geocach- is free,but a parent must be present or Clerk Michele ing adventure! provide emergency contact information. Lindau at 651-762- For locations and activity schedule,follow 6315. the City's facebook or check the website. i i