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but cannot control the variety of materials <br />used in plumbing components. When your <br />water has been sitting for several hours, <br />you can minimize the potential for lead ex- <br />posure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds <br />to 2 minutes before using water for drink- <br />ing or cooking. If you are concerned about <br />lead in your water, you may wish to have <br />your water tested. Information on lead in <br />drinking water, testing methods, and steps <br />you can take to minimize exposure is avail- <br />able from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline <br />at 1-800-426-4791 or online at <br />www.epa.gov/safewater/lead. <br />If you have questions about Arden Hills’ <br />drinking water or if you would like in- <br />formation about opportunities for public <br />participation in decisions that may affect <br />water quality, call the Arden Hills Public <br />Works Department at 651-792-7800. <br />How about the water at the former Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) <br />site? Two groundwater plumes at the site were caused as a result of the manu- <br />facturing operations at the plant. A groundwater plume is a volume of contaminated <br />groundwater that extends downward and outward from a specific source. The plumes <br />at TCAAP originated from the disposal of chlorinated solvents into sandy areas on the <br />site. The solvents were used as degreasers during the manufacturing processes. <br />Water for use at the Rice Creek Commons site will be purchased from St. Paul, like <br />all Arden Hills water. Although the soil remediation on the former Superfund site has <br />been completed to residential standards, treatment of contaminated deep groundwater <br />will continue for decades. The pump houses and lines for the filtration and treatment <br />of the water will remain in Rice Creek Commons for the foreseeable future. <br />But, what about the water from the former TCAAP site? <br />Ramsey County is sponsoring a series <br />of free Fix-it Clinics where you can get <br />household items fixed for less and learn <br />valuable repair skills at the same time. <br />Residents can bring broken household <br />goods and clothing in need of repair to <br />a Fix-it Clinic. It’s a good idea to also <br />bring along supplies you think might <br />help with the job. <br />Upcoming Fix-it Clinics <br />Saturday, April 23 <br />10 a.m. to 1 p.m. <br />Maplewood Library <br />3025 Southlawn Drive, <br />Maplewood <br />Saturday, May 21 — noon to 3 p.m. <br />Highland Park Library <br />1974 Ford Parkway, St. Paul <br />Saturday, June 25—10 am. to 1 p.m. <br />Ramsey County Public Works Facility <br />1424 Paul Kirkwood Drive, Arden Hills <br />Get it fixed <br />at a Fix-it Clinic! <br />Spring Clean-Up Day <br />Saturday, May 21, <br />7 a.m. to noon <br />Ramsey County Public Works Facility <br />1425 Kirkwold Drive (Highway 96 and Hamline Avenue) <br />Some things you should know: <br />• There are charges based on vehicle <br />type and load: cars--$10, trail- <br />ers--$35, others--$25. Loads larger <br />than 8’x10’ will be subject to extra <br />charges. <br />• Yard waste, donations, and oversize <br />items will not be accepted. <br />• The gate will close at noon. <br />Drinking water continued from page 1 <br />5