Lake Riley has had a couple of tough weeks here recently.
The City of Chanhassen notified us on Tuesday that their sewer system suffered a sewer line break adjacent to Lake Riley. Raw sewage leaked into the lake. Signs have been posted at the beach and boat ramp locations advising people not to swim in the lake for awhile.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are working with the City of Chanhassen to sample the lake water and determine the potential health effects due to raw sewage. A Hotline has been established for further messages regarding this situation; the number is 952-227-1317. Chanhassen will be updating this hotline as new information comes in.
I will be talking next week with the City Manager Todd Gerhardt of Chanhassen about a number of issues of mutual concern. We’ll talk about this issue and about the potential of establishing a Surface Use Ordinance for Lake Riley, among other things.
Todd is a good guy. We work well together. I think that’s good for both cities.
