Hiawatha groundwater and stormwater pumping update

Key activities in Phase Two include investigations that support a full exploration of options related to pumping. While the general implications of two options—continuing pumping at current volumes or stopping pumping—were described in the June meetings, this stage of work will be more explicit in demonstrating the implications of those options and an option that reduces the volume of pumping. Each option may have varying impacts on the golf course, Lake Hiawatha and its water quality, nearby public infrastructure, Minnehaha Creek and Lake Nokomis. Each may also have different effects on nearby private properties. By July, the requisite assessments and formulation of options will be complete and ready to be considered.
The outline of the second stage of investigations will be shared with neighbors and the public during a meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m., Nov. 29, 2016, in the Powderhorn Recreation Center gymnasium, located at 3400 15th Ave. S.
Topic: Discuss Phase Two of groundwater and stormwater pumping investigation.