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Do You Own a Private Well? Properly constructed and maintained wells can provide many years of trouble-free wa service. Like any other mechanical devices, wells will eventually deteriorate or becomE damaged and allow surface contaminants to enter the water. In addition, some groundwater can contain one or more chemical substances in concentrations above recommended levels. The City of Hugo's public water systems are tested regularly for a variety of contaminants, but if you have a private well, regular testing is up to you. Please go to the following website for more information: www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/ wel I s/wate rq ua l ity/test. htm I Street Sweeping Starting April 2 The Public Works Department will be sweeping all public paved streets. Sweeping takes place Monday through Friday between 7:00 am and 4:30 pm. It will take approximately two weeks to complete. Private roads are swept by homeowners associations. Z WashingtonSHERIFF'S OFFICE ,"County UPDATE Greg Reiter, a Washington County Deputy who serves the City of Hugo, celebrated twenty years of dedicated service to the citizens of Washington County. The Council would like to congratulate Greg on this accomplishment and thank him for his work in our community! Compost Site Please visit the City website for more information as the opening is weather dependent. The compost site is located on the south side of 170th Street N. approximately 1/2 mile west of Highway 61. The site is open for Hugo residents on Wednesdays from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm (or dusk) and Saturdays from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. This is a deposit site for grass clippings, leaves, and soft organic matter only. No brush, twigs, branches or woody materials accepted. Compost Bins and Rain Barrels for Sale Washington County is excited to partner with the Recycling Association of Minnesota to sell compost bins and rain barrels to res- idents at a low cost. For more information on this program please visit www.co.wash- ington.mn.us/2813/Backyard-Composting ydrant lushing arting April 16 As part of many other spring projects, the Public Works Department will be flushing hydrants. It is expected to take about two weeks to complete all hydrants. Flushing purges rust and stagnant water from the distribution system and identifies hydrants in need of maintenance. Some residents may receive rust colored water that could stain laundry. During this time, please check that water coming into the house is clear and let the tap water run, if necessary. Wellhead Protection As a part of the City's commitment to protect local groundwater and drinking water sources we have implemented a Wellhead Protection Plan. The goal of the plan is to identify and manage potential sources of contamination in areas that supply water to the City's wells. To learn more about Hugo's Wellhead Protection Plan and ways you can help pro- tect our drinking water, visit our website at www.ci.hugo.mn.us/wellhead Protect Yourself from ID Theft Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personal identifying information, such as your name, Social Security number, credit card number, or other financial account information without your permission, to commit fraud or other crimes. Thieves use a variety of methods to get your information including, but not limited to: Rummaging through your trash: Thieves look through your trash for items that contain your personal information such as a credit card or bank statements. Phishing: Thieves send spam or pop-up messages via email or text message and get you to divulge personal or banking information. Theft: Thieves steal your wallet, purse, and mail. In doing so, they obtain your credit/ debit cards and financial information. They may also obtain pre -approved credit card offers or new checks from your mailbox. Skimming: Thieves use a special storage device and steal your credit / debit card information. What to do if your identity is stolen: 1. File a police report. 2. Check your credit report. 3. Notify creditors that your identity was stolen. 4. Dispute any unauthorized transactions with your financial institution. How to reduce your risk: 1. Always use security software with firewall and anti-virus protections. Use strong passwords. 2. Learn to recognize and avoid phishing emails and threatening calls and texts from thieves posing as legitimate organizations such as your bank, credit card companies, and even the IRS. 3. Do not click on links or download attach- ments from unknown or suspicious emails. 4. Protect your personal data. Don't carry your Social Security card and make sure your tax records are secure. 5. Shred receipts, credit card applications, financial statements, old credit cards, etc. If not shred, keep them in a secured place. 0