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Lino Lakes seeks solutions for high manganese levels in drinking water BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

LINO LAKES — Following tests of two randomly selected public water wells in the city conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), it was determined that some of the city’s wells have high levels of manganese. Greg Johnson, of WSB, and Public Services Director Rick DeGardner explained the findings and some possible solutions at the Jan. 6 City Council work session. “The quality of our water hasn't changed. It has been that way for years and years,” DeGardner said. “This isn't something that

is unique to Lino Lakes, it is common throughout the metro area; we just happened to be selected, and some people think that is a bad thing, but I think it is a good thing so we can correct it.”

Background The EPA sets safe drinking water standards (primary and secondary). Primary standards are regulated through the establishment of maximum contaminate levels (MCL). “The EPA's secondary standards have always been treated as more aesthetic quality issues,” said Brian Norma, Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)

field engineer for the Lino Lakes area. The Safe Drinking Water Act requires that public drinking water supplies be evaluated for the presence of secondary unregulated contaminants every five years. The Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR) is used by the EPA to specify no more than 30 unregulated contaminants to be monitored by public water systems during that time period. Public water suppliers are required to test for the possible presence of those contaminants of concern; the data, compiled SEE MANGANESE LEVELS, PAGE 13

City Well Number

Manganese Concentration (micrograms per liter)

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158

2

527

3

322

4

84

5

143

6

408 SUBMITTED

The Minnesota Department of Health tested all of the wells in Lino Lakes for manganese levels. The results were received in December 2019.

‘Know the Truth’ about drug use BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

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An evening of frigid fun Kaitlyn Ribar, 7, of Centerville tries to stay warm while making snow angels at Skate Night Friday, Jan. 10 at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park in Centerville. See more photos on page 2.

Students in grades 10-12 enrolled in the healthy living class at Centennial High School (CHS) learned Jan. 7 about the consequences they may face if they choose to say yes to drugs. Presenters from Know the Truth (KTT) shared their stories. They also presented information concerning various topics, including marijuana, vaping, alcohol and prescription pills. KTT is a substance use prevention program that targets teenagers and reaches more than 58,000 students each year in over 160 high schools and middle schools throughout the state. The program uses a peer-to-peer format in which presenters share their personal stories and struggles with substance use, stripping away any glamour or myths that may exist. “KTT does a great job with connecting with students and sharing real-life examples of what we talk about in class. It is a great opportunity for our students to ask KTT presenters questions, and to relate on current life stressors and questions they have,” said CHS physical education and health teacher Dave Frasier. “KTT is always top-notch and one of the students’ favorite days in the whole course.” KTT lead presenter, 31-year-old Micah Meline, shared his story with the students. He is originally from South Korea, but he

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