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https://www.hometownsource.com/elk_river_star_news/community/elk river/ermu-receives- <br />recognition-for-drinking-water-protection/a rticle_107bcf4c-7e3f-11 e9-a6b4-53aef4f15e55.html <br />ERMU receives recognition for drinking water protection <br />Utility awarded for exceptional efforts to protect drinking water in community <br />May 29, 2019 <br />Elk River Municipal Utilities has been recognized for its exceptional efforts to protect <br />community drinking water sources. <br />Elk River Municipal Utilities was a finalist for the 2019 Source Water Protection Award, <br />given by the Minnesota Department of Health and the Minnesota Rural Water Association. <br />Dave Ninow, Elk River Municipal Utilities water superintendent, was to receive a certificate <br />May 13 signed by Gov. Tim Walz. <br />Preserving source water quality requires engagement from many sectors, and Elk River <br />Municipal Utilities has been a trusted partner in implementation, according to Minnesota <br />Rural Water Association officials. <br />The utility has collaborated with other departments and outside agencies on many <br />activities, such as developing a city groundwater budget and implementing water <br />conservation initiatives. The utility also participates in ongoing efforts to locate and seal <br />abandoned wells, which can serve as pathways for contaminants to enter groundwater. <br />May 5-11 was Drinking Water Week, an opportunity for both water professionals and the <br />communities they serve to join in recognizing the vital role water plays in our daily lives. In <br />May, the health department and rural water association will recognize three organizations <br />— including Elk River Municipal Utilities — for their exceptional commitment to protecting <br />source water. <br />El <br />