NEWS &/or Flood Updates
The city cooperates with neighboring communities, the Lower St. Croix Valley Fire Dept., Washington County Sheriff's Dept., and Washington County departments for emergency planning and services. For some services we also are contracted with private businesses.
Helpful documents are posted below:
What can (and should) I do about fluctuating water levels on my property? (state.mn.us)
Flood Updates - National Weather Service
Food Scraps Program - rolling out in WA County
Get your free bucket (food scrap container) and bags then start contributing to the FOOD SCRAP PROGRAM in WA County!
Food Scraps Collection | Washington County, MN - Official Website
What can you put in the container? So many things. See the list here.
Halloween Costume Swap October 15, 2025
Shed those old important papers - at a Shred-It Event September 10, 2025 and November 6, 2025.
PFAs - Well Testing - MPCA info
PFAS General info:
https://www.pca.state.mn.us/pollutants-and-contaminants/pfas
https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/water/pfasmap.html
Minn. Dept. of Health fact sheet on how to reduce PFAS exposures
https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/hazardous/docs/pfas/pfasreducingexp.pdf
Well water testing resources - online request for sampling: https://webapp.pca.state.mn.us/gw-sampling-req/
If unable to fill out an online form, residents can call the MPCA’s East Metro Private Well Program for help getting signed up: 651-757-2903
“Frequently asked questions” resources about well sampling and water filtration:
https://3msettlement.state.mn.us/sites/3msettlement/files/2023-12/FAQ%20-%20Water%20Filtration.pdf