WATER DEPARTMENT
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Meet the Water Crew
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WHERE DOES OUR DRINKING WATER COME FROM?
The vast majority of Minnesota cities use groundwater pumped from wells, which is where Sleepy Eye gets its water. Some cities use surface water such as lakes or rivers as their water supply.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources manages the use of groundwater.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources manages the use of groundwater.
CONTAMINANTS IN WATER
Below are links to information about some potential contaminants that could affect Minnesota waters, such as lakes, rivers, groundwater or drinking water. The links will provide you with information developed by MDH.