Author: Brenda Good

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Ironwood Park Innovative Stormwater Reuse Irrigation System

The Carver County Water Management Organization (CCWMO) and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) require volume reduction and treatment of storm runoff from all new impervious surfaces associated with the Carver Elementary and Ironwood Park.  A stormwater reuse system was constructed to address the volume reduction requirements.  The system consists of a pond to provide treatment and storage of runoff, a pump station, and piping to convey the reuse water to the irrigation areas around the school and park.

The pump station has a control system that monitors flow, level, and pressure, which adjusts the pumping rate to meet the varying demand.  The station includes a treatment structure and a self-flushing filter to remove particles greater than 80 microns.  This provides water quality suitable for our irrigation systems.  Another significant benefit of the reuse of stormwater for irrigation is the reduction in demand on the City’s potable water system.  With this system, at no time will the City’s treated water be used to irrigate areas around Carver Elementary or Ironwood Park.

In order for the system to manage stormwater pond levels during heavy rain events, the irrigation system may activate.  This means that you might notice the irrigation system running during or after rain events; even running in the middle of the day and appear to be wasteful.  However, the system has been specifically designed this way to manage stormwater pond levels to help control runoff and prevent erosion.

If you have any questions regarding the City’s stormwater reuse system, please contact Brian Skok, Public Services Director, at 952-448-8736 or [email protected].

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Spring Safety Event and Bike Rodeo – Saturday, May 19, 2018

Saturday, May 19 
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Carver Fire Station
801 Jonathan Carver Parkway

The Carver Fire Department will be hosting a Community Safety Event and Bike Rodeo at the Carver Fire Station on Saturday, May 19.  This is a free family event.  See the attached flyer for more details.

A limited number of bikes (donated by A Better Society) and helmets (donated by Carver Lions) will be given away to families who are in need and do not have the resources.  If you are in need of a bike, please complete the bike request form.   Bikes must be picked up on May 19 between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.  A limited number of bikes are available; not all requests may be granted.

If you have questions, contact [email protected].

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Today is Tornado Drill Day – Sirens Sounding at 1:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m.

On Thursday, April 12 (Tornado Drill Day), the outdoor warning sirens will be activated two times – once at 1:45 PM for businesses, schools, and other facilitates to practice their plans, and again at 6:45 PM for late shifts and families in their homes.  Please note that the NOAA weather radios will also sound for this simulated tornado warning.

In an emergency, sirens are used to alert citizens who are outdoors of an imminent hazard and prompt them to seek additional information on the threat.

Additional information can be found at:  MN Department of Public Safety