Community Information

Per-and-polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Private City Wells

Residents received a notice from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) asking to sample wells in order to assess the presence of PFAS in your private well water.  There is no cost to residents for this service. The Pine Springs City Council held a public informational meeting on April 7, 2026 where the MPCA gave a short presentation on the PFAS Site Assessment that they are doing in our community. The presentation is available here. (PDF file)

Per the MPCA:

For residents who may prefer to pursue sampling independently (for example, they have their own reverse osmosis (RO) system and would like to assess its effectiveness), please see this link and scroll down to “Accredited Laboratories – PFAS Testing” for more information about accredited laboratories: https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/water/wells/waterquality/pfas.html#NaN  

Please note that testing through these labs would be at the resident’s own cost, and residents should work directly with the lab to coordinate how to collect the sample, what containers are required, proper storage and handling of the sample, and costs.

We encourage residents to reach out to us if they would like to have their well sampled, would like to be added to the granular activated carbon (GAC) system installation list, or have any other questions!

Police Protection   

Washington County Sheriff  
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Non-Emergency Dispatch (24-hours): 651-439-9381

Fire Protection       

Oakdale Fire Department
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City Council Meetings

The Pine Springs city council regular monthly meeting usually occurs the first Tuesday after the first Monday of each month, at 7:30pm, Mahtomedi Public Works Department, 1250 Lincolntown Ave. Mahtomedi, MN.

Voting Location

Wildwood Library
763 Stillwater Rd
Mahtomedi, MN

Watershed District

 Valley Branch

Representatives

Washington County District #2 - Stan Karwoski
Minnesota State House District 39B  Representative - Kathy Lohmer
Minnesota State Senate District 39  Senator - Karin Housley
United States House of Representatives Minnesota District 4  Representative - Betty McCollum
United States Senate Minnesota Senators - Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith