ACD monitors lake water quality on most major lakes in the county. The purpose of this program is to detect and diagnose water quality problems that may affect the suitability of lakes for recreation or adversely affect people or wildlife. This information is also necessary to set regulatory actions into motion to correct problems or to apply for government monies for lake improvement projects. Particular emphasis is placed upon those lakes with recreational potential or those with many lake shore homes. We monitor every lake 2-5 years on a rolling basis. After searching our website, the other best source of water quality data is the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's website.
Funding for our lake monitoring efforts has come from many sources including the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR), the Anoka County Ag. Preserves Program, Coon Creek Watershed District, Rice Creek Watershed District, Sunrise River Watershed Management Organization, and the Lower and Upper Rum River Watershed Management Organization
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Lake Water Quality Monitoring Methods and Q & A