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Manganese in Municipal Wells. The City closely monitors its municipal water system for <br />manganese. Of 375 City water tests since 2019, the City has had a total of 14 tests that exceeded <br />advisory standards. According to Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), bottle fed infants <br />should not consume manganese in concentrations greater than 100 parts per billion (ppb). Three <br />of the City's monthly samples taken in May 2021 tested above MDH's recommended guidelines <br />at 126, 201 and 234 ppb. To correct these levels, the City is in the planning phase of constructing <br />a water treatment plant. In the interim, residents are encouraged to use bottled or filtered water to <br />mix infant formula. Home water treatment units also remove or reduce certain water contaminants <br />(refrigerator water filter, pour -through pitchers, units that attach to faucet, water softeners, etc.). <br />Learn more at: www.ci.ramsev.mn.us/745/Manganese-Levels. <br />City Offers Water Efficiency Rebates! You could qualify for $200 by replacing an existing <br />irrigation controller or toilet with a WaterSense labeled device. The City is offering water <br />efficiency rebates for qualifying City water customers. By replacing an existing controller or toilet <br />with a WaterSense labeled device, you could receive a rebate for the cost of the device or $200 - <br />whichever is less. To qualify, you must be a City of Ramsey water customer, must be replacing an <br />existing device and the new device must be U.S. EPA WaterSense labeled. Learn more at: <br />www.citvoframsev.com/750/Rebates. <br />Community Partners needed for Adopt -a -Flag Program. The City of Ramsey is gathering <br />sponsorships as part of its Adopt -a -Flag program. The Adopt -a -Flag Program calls for community <br />partners — both in the business and residential community — to sponsor a flag that will be affixed <br />to a light pole along Sunwood Drive. A Friends -of -the -Flag Level Sponsorship is $50 and a Patriot <br />Level Sponsorship is $500. This covers the cost of supplies as well as an engraved plaque which <br />will be on display at Ramsey City Hall. Patriot Sponsors will also have an engraved nameplate <br />affixed to the light pole. Adopting a flag can also serve as a symbol to honor the memory of a <br />loved one. If you are interested in sponsoring a flag, please contact Kathy Schmitz at 763-433- <br />9844 or kschmitz@citvoframsev.com. <br />Save the Date: <br />• 2021 EDA Business Appreciation Day/Golf Tournament: The 2021 Business <br />Appreciation Day/Golf Tournament is scheduled for Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at The <br />Links at Northfork Golf Course. We are hopeful to return to an in -person banquet and <br />awards ceremony recognizing our 2021 Business of the Year. Round -up your team of four <br />and join us for an 18-hole "Best Ball" scramble. Watch for details and registration in June. <br />Contact Sean Sullivan at 763-433-9868 or Wendy Schlueter at 763-433-9828 with any <br />questions. Attached to the Weekly Update is the 2021 EDA Business Appreciation Save <br />the Date Flyer. <br />• Happy Days Applications. Register for the Happy Days dog show, expo and parade! Food <br />Vendor applications are also live now. Learn more or register at: <br />www.citvoframsev.com/343/Happy-Days. For questions, contact Event Coordinator <br />Megan Thorstad at mthorstad(a,citvoframsev.com. <br />