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EGty1� ,.,�� Request for Action <br /> River <br /> To Item Number <br /> Mayor and City Council 4.6 <br /> Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br /> Consent Aril 2, 2018 Amanda Bednar,Environmental Coordinator <br /> Item Description Reviewed by <br /> Lake Orono Beach Water Quality Testing Policy Brandon Wisner, Stormwater Coordinator <br /> Suzanne Fischer,Director COD <br /> Reviewed by <br /> Cal Portner, City Administrator <br /> Action Requested <br /> Approve,by motion, the updated Lake Orono Beach Water Quality Testing Policy <br /> Background/Discussion <br /> Water quality has been tested at Lake Orono Beach since 2011 to ensure bacteria levels of fecal coliform <br /> are within safe levels for people utilizing our public beach. Elk River has tested for fecal coliform levels in <br /> the past and will be switching to E. coli bacteria in 2018. Both provide an indication of possible <br /> pathogens and elevated levels can be disease-causing to humans. The Minnesota Pollution Control <br /> Agency changed the criteria for detecting pathogens levels from fecal coliform to E. coli standards <br /> recently by the recommendation of the Environmental Protection Agency. The new standards produce <br /> better quality results,lower cost, and greater efficiency. <br /> Orono beach will be tested twice per week from Memorial Day through Labor Day by taking three <br /> samples. When elevated levels of bacteria are present, a potential health risk warning will be posted. The <br /> complete policy and notification process is detailed in the Water Quality Testing Policy. <br /> Financial Impact <br /> None,water quality lab fees continue to be a yearly budgeted item. <br /> Attachments <br /> ■ Water Quality Testing at Lake Orono Beach Policy <br /> The Elk River Vision <br /> A PehoMing community 2a itb revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional POWERED By <br /> service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity INAMIRE1 <br />