2040 Comprehensive Plan: Envision Shakopee

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GROUNDWATER A precious resource, groundwater is stored in underground, natural aquifers. These aquifers can be accessed via public utilities as well as private well systems. The Scott County Geologic Atlas completed in 1982 contains information on aquifers, depth to groundwater table, and areas sensitive to groundwater pollution. The Scott County Comprehensive Groundwater Plan contains groundwater information, issues and policies for Scott County. Additionally, Shakopee Public Utilities Commission (SPUC) enforces a Wellhead Protection Plan to maintain drinking water resources and keep out possible pollutants. These documents should be referenced for more information of area ground water information and initiatives which are taking place in Shakopee. WATER QUALITY MONITORING SYSTEMS Public water supplies are regulated by Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). MDH has administered provisions of the federal Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), the SDWA requires municipalities to provide clean, safe drinking water that meets federal standards for a list of pollutants. This requires periodic testing of drinking water and requires corrective actions be taken when contaminants are found in unsafe levels. To ensure water quality a system of monitoring stations are located in and along local lakes and streams and rivers.

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Lake Monitoring Stream Monitoring Groundwater Observation Well

Information from the water quality monitoring systems was adapted from the Scott County Groundwater Report, 2016.

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ENVISION SHAKOPEE | SECTION IV: BUILT ENVIRONMENT