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Page 3 - Winter, 2011
<br />ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY INFORMATION (Cont’d)
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<br />(Continued from Page 2)
<br />Chlorides are applied on our roads, sidewalks and parking lots to melt ice. How-
<br />ever, once dissolved in water, the salty mixture goes directly to our creeks and
<br />lakes from our streets and homes via our storm drain system.
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<br />Chloride is considered a “conservative pollutant”, meaning it does not break-down
<br />into a non-toxic substance. Once chloride is in a stream or lake, it is nearly
<br />impossible to get rid of. Salt harms plants and animals, contaminates our drinking water,
<br />damages buildings, and corrodes vehicles, roads and bridges. Too much salt results in costly
<br />damages and serious environmental consequences. Even if your bag of deicer says environ-
<br />mentally friendly it does not mean it is friendly to our waters especially, if the word ‘chloride’ is
<br />listed in the ingredients.
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<br />Tips to Keep Your Roads, Driveways and Sidewalks Safe and Our Waters
<br />Healthy
<br />Before the storm, apply a liquid deicer before snow storms to prevent snow and ice
<br />from building up. This is not a substitute for shoveling; it just makes it more effec-
<br />tive.
<br />Shovel that snow. Shoveling, snow blowing, plowing and/or sweeping are all effec-
<br />tive measures that will remove snow and minimize ice build-up.
<br />Less is better. When applying salt, if there are leftover crystals still visible then the
<br />salt has been over-applied. The left-over salt can be swept up and reused or dis-
<br />posed of in the trash.
<br />Temperature matters. At low temperatures, salt begins to become less effective.
<br />When the temperature falls below 15°F, consider using small amounts of sand for
<br />traction.
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<br />Make a difference this winter; help us keep salt out of our waters! If you would like to
<br />know more about this topic and other topics related to water quality, go to
<br />www.ricecreek.org to sign up for the RCWD eNews on the right side of the home-
<br />page.
<br />HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
<br />Unusable or unwanted chemicals are considered household hazardous waste when
<br />their disposal poses an environmental or health threat. People who improperly
<br />dispose of hazardous waste in the garbage, down the drain, or on the ground, can
<br />CITY REQUIRED TO UPDATE SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
<br />contaminate water and soils, or harm garbage haulers.
<br />Several area cities are required to update their Surface Water Management
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<br />To find out if a product is hazardous, read the product label. Certain signal words
<br />Plans with Centerville being one of those. Council directed staff to solicit propos-
<br />indicate the type of hazard posed by a product: flammable, combustible, corrosive,
<br />als. The City’s current plan has not been updated since 2004. It is required that
<br />toxic. Other signal words indicate the degree of hazard: caution, warning, danger,
<br />the Board of Managers of the Rice Creek Watershed District approve the plan on
<br />and poison.
<br />or before June 9, 2012. Stay tuned...
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<br />Products with these signal words on the label should be brought to the Anoka
<br />COMMITTEE VACANCY
<br />County Household Hazardous Waste Facility. Please note: Businesses, schools,
<br />and organizations may not bring hazardous waste to the household facility.
<br />ARE YOU INTERESTED IN SERVING YOUR COMMUNITY?
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<br />After 5 years of service on the Parks & Recreation Committee, Mr. Kevin Se-
<br />Examples of products to bring to the Anoka County Household Hazardous Waste
<br />lander resigned his position and the Committee bid him farewell and thanked him
<br />Facility include:
<br />for his commitment to the community. This leaves a position just for you, if you
<br />are interested in the outdoor amenities that Centerville has to offer. The Com-
<br />Driveway sealer, paint, paint stripper, paint thinner, wood preservatives, carburetor
<br />mittee meets the 1st Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. in Council Cham-
<br />cleaner, petroleum-based waxes and finishes, drain and oven cleaner, mothballs,
<br />bers. There is a small stipend for serving. If you are interested, please contact
<br />nail polish and remover, spot remover, ant, bug, roach, and rodent killer, bug spray,
<br />City Hall.
<br />charcoal lighter fluid, pool chemicals, weed killer, aerosols (with product remaining).
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<br />NEW WATER METER INSTALLATION
<br />For information about acceptable wastes, call Anoka County Integrated Waste Man-
<br />agement at 763-323-5730.
<br />The City Council authorized the installation of the new remote water reading
<br />Anoka County Household Hazardous Waste Facility
<br />system on all homes and businesses in Centerville. This requires installing a
<br />Address: 3230—101st Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55449
<br />new device that is about the size of a large coffee mug on the outside of your
<br />Phone: 763-323-5730 or Website: www.AnokaCounty.us/recycle
<br />building. The device has a radio in it that can transmit the reading from your
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<br />water meter to the city without someone having to walk on your property prior to
<br />Hours of operation:
<br />each billing period. These installations will be completed over the next 18
<br />April – October
<br />November – March
<br />months. The installation takes only a few minutes and generally can be com-
<br />Wednesday: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesday: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.
<br />pleted without having access to the meter that is located in the basement of your
<br />Friday & Saturday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
<br /> Saturday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
<br />home. So if you see a city vehicle parked in your neighborhood, this could be
<br />Closed Independence Day
<br /> Closed New Year’s Day & Christ
<br />the work they are doing.
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<br />THE CITY NEEDS YOU! UTILITY RATE INCREASE
<br />ARE YOU INTERESTED IN FLOWER GARDENING?
<br />Starting with your January, February, March quarterly utility billing, it will incor-
<br />porate the new fees established by Council at their December 28, 2011 meet-
<br />The City has numerous park monuments and parks that need
<br />ing. Sewer/Wastewater Fee per quarter will increase from $59.25 to $65 and
<br />assistance in weeding throughout the spring, summer and fall.
<br />the Storm Water Management Fee per quarter will increase from $9.50 to $12.
<br />If you are interested, please contact City Hall.
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