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The Status of Minnesota’s Groundwater

The Status of Minnesota’s Groundwater. Jason Moeckel, DNR Dale Setterholm , MGS Glenn Skuta, MPCA Bruce Montgomery, MDA Joe Zachmann , MDA Chris Elvrum, MDH Keith Buttleman , Metropolitan Council Jim Sehl, DNR James Stark, USGS. The Problem….

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The Status of Minnesota’s Groundwater

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  1. The Status of Minnesota’s Groundwater Jason Moeckel, DNR Dale Setterholm, MGS Glenn Skuta, MPCA Bruce Montgomery, MDA Joe Zachmann, MDA Chris Elvrum, MDH Keith Buttleman, Metropolitan Council Jim Sehl, DNR James Stark, USGS

  2. The Problem… • There are places in Minnesota where we are not achieving sustainability of our groundwater resources and “we” are currently making decisions with a lack of information • Key Risks • Over use • Contamination

  3. Minnesota’s Drinking Water Sources 75 % from groundwater; drought plan for surface water = groundwater Municipal Groundwater 2.7 million people

  4. “I didn’t think it was possible to run out of water in the land of 10,000 lakes. We’ve never had any problem before in the 14 years I’ve lived here," Mackay said, adding that at least four of her neighbors have had wells run dry in recent weeks.

  5. Minnesota’s Drinking Water • Community Surface Water Supplies

  6. Minnesota’s Drinking Water • Community Ground Water Supplies

  7. Minnesota’s Drinking Water • Private Wells

  8. Groundwater Provinces: A complex resource!

  9. Twin Cities Drinking Water • Surface Water Supplies • Ground Water Supplies • Private Wells

  10. West Metro (‘45 – ‘12)

  11. Ground water withdrawal affects surface water and ground water users water supply interference

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