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January X, 2011 (name) or Current Property Owner (address line 1) (address line 2) (address line 3) Dear Property Owner: The City of Centerville is currently in the process of implementing its Wellhead Protection Plan. If you are not already aware, the Wellhead Protection Plan is a means by which Centerville is acting to protect local drinking water wells (and the aquifers that serve those wells) from becoming contaminated. All municipal public water suppliers in the State of Minnesota are required to develop wellhead protection plans for their communities. As part of the Centerville planning effort, we are attempting to Inventory the number and location of all privately -owned wells within the management area. There are two reasons why Centerville wishes to create this inventory of wells: 1. Any unused or abandoned wells may act as a conduit for contamination to infiltrate into the aquifer(s). If the contamination reaches the aquifer(s), other wells in the area may be at risk for becoming contaminated. 2. If contamination Is discovered within the aquifer(s), regardless of the source, It may be possible to determine which nearby wells are in the greatest danger of becoming contaminated. By having your well in the inventory, Centerville will be able to more effectively warn you of any risks to your well. We can provide you with information about recommended water quality testing, should a possible threat be identified. Currently, the Minnesota Department of Health requires that owners of properties containing unused wells should either seal those wells using a licensed well contractor or they should apply for a permit to keep the well open. If you have an unused well that is not sealed, it Is to your advantage to let the City of Centerville know about it. Because Centerville has completed their Wellhead Protection Plan, they are in a position to help property owners obtain money from state grants and cost- sharing programs to seal those wells, should the property owner wish to seal the well. We ask that you take a few minutes to fill out the attached survey form on the back of this sheet and retum it to us. By doing so, you will be making sure that your well Is included within the Centerville wellhead protection inventory. Having your well In the Inventory will not only help safeguard your own water supply, but will help Centerville maintain dean drinking water for the your neighbors as well. Sincerely, Paul Palzer Public Works Director City of Centerville 73