Bloomington is known for its great-tasting tap water—even being named Best in Glass by the Minnesota chapter of the American Water Works Association in 2024. Providing delicious and safe tap water takes work and up-to-date infrastructure.
The City’s Well 7 is a future water supply well that is being designed and constructed to replace the existing Well 3, which is at the end of its useful life. In 2023, design consultants evaluated seven potential sites and determined that Tarnhill Park, 9650 Little Road, was the best site to meet all requirements.
Phase 1 of the project involves drilling the well and pumping tests. Construction on this phase will begin in summer 2025. Phase 2 includes site construction and installation of a water main to convey water to the treatment plant. Construction for phase 2 is expected to begin in 2026. When completed, Well 7 will help serve present and future water needs of the community.
Drilling into Well 7 facts
Bloomington was awarded $1 million of federal funds from an Environmental Protection Agency community grant that will help finance the project.
To reduce site footprint and operating noise, a pitless adaptor-style well is being used.
To minimize impacts to the adjacent neighborhood, the raw water main will include directional drilling alongside the opening made during installation.
For more information about Well 7, visit letstalk.bloomingtonmn.gov/well7.
