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Wellhead and Sourcewater Protection Program

This program helps to protect areas near City wells where surface water and pollutants can eventually reach the City's water supply.

Wellhead/ Sourcewater Program Newsletter

Other Helpful Links

> The Environmental Protection Agency

> Alternatives to Household Cleaners

> Scott County Household Hazardous Waste Website

> Minnesota Pollution Control Agency

> Minnesota Department of Health

> Prior Lake Water Resources and Raingarden Information

Get your lawn tested before fertilizing. Mail-in soil tests are available at the University of Minnesota Soil Testing Laboratory. Click here to use this soil sample information sheet.

Drinking Water Supply

The City of Prior Lake currently operates five wells and is planning to add one new well per year through the year 2010 to meet the demand of its growing population.

Four of the existing wells are between 345 and 372 feet deep and tap into the Jordan acquifer, while the fifth draws from the Franconia-Ironton-Galesville (FIG) aquifer  which is 630 feet below ground. The city's water supply system is capable of producing well over 8 million gallons per day.

Spring and Fall Hydrant Flushing

The City of Prior Lake generally flushes hydrants for three to four weeks beginning in early April and mid-September starting with the east of Upper and Lower Prior Lake and east of Spring Lake, including service areas in Spring Lake Township. Flushing takes place west of Upper and Lower Prior Lake about two weeks later.

During this period, run cold water and make sure it is clear before washing clothes. It is possible to experience yellow or brown water at times other than scheduled flushing because of demand.

Hydrant flushing is necessary to purge the distribution system of stagnant water and minerals and allows maintenance personnel to

identify hydrants and valves in need of repair.

For more information, call (952) 447-9830.

Brown Water

DRINKING WATER REPORTS

The city maintains an archive of its annual drinking water reports below.

If your home or business is experiencing brown water – the water is safe – however, the City suggests that you try to minimize usage and call the City at (952) 447-9830.

For stained dishes, clothing, tubs, fixtures or other items caused by brown water, you can request a stain-removing product from the city. This product is available through the Prior Lake Public Works Department by calling (952) 447- 9830.

In the long-term, the City of Prior Lake Water Treatment Facility removes the iron and manganese responsible for brown water. It is expected the vast majority of brown water problems in the city will be minimized and substantially diminished over time as built-up iron and manganese is flushed from the underground water distribution system.

To combat brown water , use as little water as possibe and run the cold spigot at the utility tub to clear water.

 
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4646 Dakota Street SE   -   Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714
Phone: (952) 447-9800   -   Fax: (952) 447-4245
Hours: 8 am to 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
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