Water usage and water damage in homes

Guides and resources for water in homes and on property

Protecting your home from water damage

Rain and ice can cause damage to your property. Learn how to protect your home from water damage.

Protecting your home from rain and ice
Sealing roofs, walls, windows and doors to keep water out
Dealing with and preventing ice dams
Reducing the use of hazardous household products

Well water and drinking water

Drinking water in Minnesota

Protecting your private well during drought

Test your well water after flooding

Septic system owners

The Onsite Sewage Treatment Program provides septic system owners with best management practices to keep septic systems functioning properly.

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