Community Funding Project Requests

The funding would be used for the construction of a new water treatment facility to provide clean drinking water to residents and address water quality issues, including high levels of manganese. Eagle Lake has two wells, both of which tested above Minnesota Department of Health guidelines of 100 parts per billion for infants. Manganese concentration in the City of Eagle Lake's water averages 200 parts per billion and their current treatment system is unable to treat manganese.

 

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because this project seeks to ensure access to safe drinking water for all residents. At this time, Public Works staff isolate and remove minerals and disinfect the well water before it is distributed to the public but have no way to reduce manganese within the current system.