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Page 31 <br />City of <br />RAMSEY <br />Project No. RCP-14: Clean Water, Clean Soil (Septic System <br />Communications Plan) <br />Project Lead: <br />Rick Jarson, Building Official <br />7550 Sunwood Dr NW <br />Ramsey, MN 55303 <br />763-433-9849 <br />riarsonPcitvoframsev.com <br />Project Description <br />The historic development pattern of Ramsey began in the 1970s and <br />consisted of single-family lots with private wells and septic systems. <br />The age of these systems are beginning to experience their planned <br />lifespan. If properly maintained, these systems are a completely <br />acceptable means of treating wastewater. If left unmaintained and/or <br />unrepaired, these systems present a threat to ground water quality and public health. Our community <br />helps manage some 4,000 individual and private septic systems. We see an opportunity to improve the <br />lines of communication with septic owners and provide resources to extend the useful life of said systems. <br />Simple strategies exist in our everyday life to protect the integrity of these systems, whether it is laundry, <br />bath, dishes, or restrooms to name a few. <br />With our community at a crossroads between future development goals and water supply, it is critical for <br />the future health and success of the community to protect groundwater quality to every extent possible. <br />Policy Analysis <br />• What simple strategies exist for septic owners to maximize the lifespan of these systems? <br />• How should our community best communicate these strategies to our residents? <br />Implementation Plan and Action Steps <br />The deliverables created by this Project will be used on an ongoing basis to communicate the needs and <br />benefits of proper septic maintenance. The data will also be used to inform future policy review related <br />to waste water treatment and groundwater quality. These are key components of required data for <br />Comprehensive Plan Updates from the Metropolitan Council. <br />Sustainability and Resiliency Impacts <br />• Groundwater Supply. The City exclusively gets its water supply from groundwater wells, both <br />public and private. There are limited current alternatives. Properly maintained septic systems will <br />It is our mission to work together to responsibly grow our community, and to provide quality, cost-effective and efficient government services. <br />