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Manganese in Municipal Wells. The City closely monitors its municipal water system for manganese. Of 375 City water tests since 2019, the City has had a total of 14 tests that exceeded advisory standards. According to Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), bottle fed infants should not consume manganese in concentrations greater than 100 parts per billion (ppb). Three of the City's monthly samples taken in May 2021 tested above MDH's recommended guidelines at 126, 201 and 234 ppb. To correct these levels, the City is in the planning phase of constructing a water treatment plant. In the interim, residents are encouraged to use bottled or filtered water to mix infant formula. Home water treatment units also remove or reduce certain water contaminants (refrigerator water filter, pour -through pitchers, units that attach to faucet, water softeners, etc.). Learn more at: www.ci.ramsev.mn.us/745/Manganese-Levels. City Offers Water Efficiency Rebates! You could qualify for $200 by replacing an existing irrigation controller or toilet with a WaterSense labeled device. The City is offering water efficiency rebates for qualifying City water customers. By replacing an existing controller or toilet with a WaterSense labeled device, you could receive a rebate for the cost of the device or $200 - whichever is less. To qualify, you must be a City of Ramsey water customer, must be replacing an existing device and the new device must be U.S. EPA WaterSense labeled. Learn more at: www.citvoframsev.com/750/Rebates. Community Partners needed for Adopt -a -Flag Program. The City of Ramsey is gathering sponsorships as part of its Adopt -a -Flag program. The Adopt -a -Flag Program calls for community partners — both in the business and residential community — to sponsor a flag that will be affixed to a light pole along Sunwood Drive. A Friends -of -the -Flag Level Sponsorship is $50 and a Patriot Level Sponsorship is $500. This covers the cost of supplies as well as an engraved plaque which will be on display at Ramsey City Hall. Patriot Sponsors will also have an engraved nameplate affixed to the light pole. Adopting a flag can also serve as a symbol to honor the memory of a loved one. If you are interested in sponsoring a flag, please contact Kathy Schmitz at 763-433- 9844 or kschmitz@citvoframsev.com. Anoka County License Center. The City of Ramsey has a contract with Anoka County to rent space at City Hall for licensing services. The Anoka County License Center in Ramsey is closed until further notice due to staffing shortages related to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, City Hall remains staffed and open for City business. Save the Date: • 2021 EDA Business Appreciation Day/Golf Tournament: The 2021 Business Appreciation Day/Golf Tournament is scheduled for Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at The Links at Northfork Golf Course. We are hopeful to return to an in -person banquet and awards ceremony recognizing our 2021 Business of the Year. Round -up your team of four and join us for an 18-hole "Best Ball" scramble. Watch for details and registration in June. Contact Sean Sullivan at 763-433-9868 or Wendy Schlueter at 763-433-9828 with any questions. Attached to the Weekly Update is the 2021 EDA Business Appreciation Save the Date Flyer.