The Southeast Metro subregion spans communities in Dakota County, ranging from highly developed older suburbs, to newer suburbs that have experienced significant growth in the last 30 years, to rural agricultural communities dotted with smaller town centers. Generally, as you move from north to south across the county, density decreases and the landscape becomes more rural.
Water supply is provided by a combination of municipal and nonmunicipal public water suppliers and privately-owned wells. Agricultural and commercial entities use water from the same aquifers for irrigation and industrial processes. Groundwater quality and quantity challenges exist throughout the county.
Metro Water Supply Plan (Southeast Subregional Chapter)
Southeast Metro Chapter from the Water Supply Atlas
Dakota County Groundwater Plan
Final report: Regional Drinking Water Supply, Groundwater Recharge and Stormwater Capture and Reuse Study: Southeast Metro Study Area (PDF, 35 MB) - Completed April 2016