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1 City of Hugo 14669 Fitzgerald Avenue North, Hugo MN 55038 waver Conservation Efforts The City of Hugo supplies drinking water to residents and businesses from five high capacity wells that pump water from deep under the ground, sending it through a series of pipes that deliver it to your tap. Recently, state and regional officials have questioned whether excessive pumping of water from the ground is sustainable over the long term. They worry that there might not be enough water for future generations. Sheriff 5 j demand for drinking water. There are also a number of water conservation efforts underway. Update The City has implemented significant measures that reduce water usage on our own properties. Fire Chief Tips 5 Collectively, efforts already in place in Hugo are saving or recharging over 100 million Recreation gallons of water annually. Please visit our website to learn more about these efforts along with Programs 6 ideas that you can use in your own home. OW Building 4# Department 4 please Recycle Ille! W p of 1 State and regional officials have also questioned whether pumping groundwater impacts lakes and wetlands on the surface. It is one of many theories explaining low water levels in lakes, 651-762-6360 such as White Bear Lake. As a result of these concerns, some have suggested constructing a Washington new regional water supply system to serve all residents in the northeast metro with water from County the Mississippi River. Unfortunately, little is known about connections between surface water Sheriff's Office and groundwater, so even with construction of an expensive water supply system, there is no ' guarantee that lake levels will return. The Hugo City Council is working hard to t "` ensure that the proper science is conducted The City would like to remind residents tlbe and that groundwater supplies are better conscious of their water usage. Abiding by understood before important decisions are Hugo's odd/even watering ordinance is an easy Inside: made that will impact the City's future way to make a significant impact. Also, please water supply. look into replacing inefficient faucets, toilets, 2015 City Goals 2 and washing machines. This will reduce water The City has taken many steps through our use and save you money on your water bill! Public Works 3 "Reduce, Reuse, Replenish" efforts, to help ensure our water supply is sustainable and Economic will support future growth. The City is working with many partners to disconnect some of the Development 4 largest irrigation systems in the City from the groundwater supply, replacing them with systems that use stormwater runoff instead. Work is also underway to recharge the Stillwater School 4 groundwater supply by directing stormwater to key areas and allowing it to infiltrate back into Referendum the ground. Additionally, creative land use practices for new developments are reducing the Sheriff 5 j demand for drinking water. There are also a number of water conservation efforts underway. Update The City has implemented significant measures that reduce water usage on our own properties. Fire Chief Tips 5 Collectively, efforts already in place in Hugo are saving or recharging over 100 million Recreation gallons of water annually. Please visit our website to learn more about these efforts along with Programs 6 ideas that you can use in your own home. OW Building 4# Department 4 please Recycle Ille! W p of 1