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

 

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-%20PFAS%20Well%20Sampling.pdf

https://3msettlement.state.mn.us/sites/3msettlement/files/2023-12/FAQ%20-%20Water%20Filtration.pdf