City of Faribault, Minnesota, U.S.A.

What's New

Municipal Water Restrictions — 5/1/2012

• Municipal Water Restrictions (PDF)

Water restrictions begin May 1st and remain in effect through September 30th. Thank you for your cooperation.

Consumer Confidence Water Quality Report — 4/4/2012

• 2011 Water Quality Report (PDF)

Wellhead Protection Plan Implementation Summary — 12/27/2011

• 2011 WHPP Implementation Summary (PDF)

General Water Analysis — 5/6/2011

• 2011 General Water Analysis (PDF)

Water Conservation — 4/13/2011

• Water Conservation Tips (PDF)

Wellhead Protection Plan — 11/1/2010

• Faribault Wellhead Protection Plan (PDF)
• Wellhead Protection Plan Appendix I (PDF) — Large File: 5MB
• Wellhead Protection Plan Appendix II (PDF) — Large File: 2MB
• Wellhead Protection Plan Appendix III (PDF) — Large File: 2MB
• Wellhead Protection Plan Appendix IV (PDF)
• Wellhead Protection Plan Appendix V (PDF)

FOG Fats, Oils, & Grease — 6/4/2009

• FOG Fats, Oils & Grease in the Sanitary Sewer System (PDF)

Sewer Backup Information — 1/21/2009

• Sewer Backup Information (PDF)

Annual Water Restrictions

To conserve water resources and allow the city's water system flexibility in meeting peak demands, certain limitations must be placed on the city's water supply. An odd-even sprinkling restriction based on street addresses is in effect from May 1 to September 30 each year.

Watering Schedule

Monday:

• "No Watering" day. City water cannot be used for the purposes of irrigating or watering lawns, sod, or seeded areas between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily.

Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday:

• Even-Numbered Residences
• Commercial Customers

Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday:

• Odd-Numbered Residences
• Homeowners Associations
• Apartment Complexes that provide a common irrigation system

Penalties

First Offense: Warning
Second Offense: $25.00 Fine
Third Offense: $50.00 Fine
Fourth Offense: $100.00 Fine
Fifth Offense: Restrictive devise placed on sprinkler system and outside water tap

The water use restrictions do not apply in the following situations:

1. Limited hand watering of plants using a hose
2. Watering of new landscaping, sod, or seed within thirty (30) days of installation (a "new lawn" registration is required for this exemption)
3. Watering from a source other than the city's water supply if the water user has registered the alternative source with Rice County and the alternative source is properly permitted by the State of Minnesota. Under this exemption, the city may inspect the property to ensure compliance.

New Lawn Registration

Contact the Public Works Department to register your new lawn. There is no fee for this service. The following information is needed to register your new lawn:

• Name
• Phone Number
• Address
• Date grass was planted or sod was laid

Water Treatment and Distribution

This division provides for daily operation and maintenance of the City’s potable water system, including five production wells, two pumping stations, chemical addition facilities, four storage tanks, water mains, valves, hydrants and reading customer meters. Division staff devotes significant time to responding to customer concerns, coordinating with contractors, and locating services lines. As with all divisions within the Public Works Department, the water/utilities division participates in snow and ice removal in conjunction with the street maintenance division. They also participate in seal coating operations.

The water subdivision employs a staff of three fulltime employees who work under the supervision of a Public Works Superintendent. The Superintendent may utilize staff from the utilities subdivision as well when needed for operations and maintenance. This subdivision also supplements its staff with 2 temporary employees each summer. One summer employee is used for locates and one is used for grounds maintenance for the water treatment facility and water storage facility.