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MN Dept. of Health & MN Rural Water Association Present: Wellhead Protection Plan Webinar Series: Thursdays @ 11am, March 12 – April 2 nd , 2015
WEBINAR SERIES: March 12: General overview of WHP Planning Process March 19: In depth discussion and review of the Data Elements March 26: Requirements
WEBINAR SERIES: March 12: General overview of WHP Planning
Process March 19: In depth discussion and review of the Data
Elements March 26: Requirements for completing a Potential
Contaminant Source Inventory April 2: Developing well written
Management Strategies ALL WEBINARS ARE BEING RECORDED AND WILL BE
AVAILABLE AT: www.mrwa.com/sourcewater.html
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Refer to the Best Practices for Attending the WHP Webinars
using WebEx sent to you Feb. 20th for screen sizing &
directions for submittal of questions using WebEx Chat. Technical
problems / questions can be submitted via WebEx chat and staff will
respond to try and help resolve any technical problems as we get
started. Webinar questions can be submitted during the session via
WebEx Chat and will be answered at the end of each webinar.
Materials for each webinar are available at:
www.mrwa.com/sourcewater.html
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. BEGIN WEBINAR TOPIC Introduction of Staff
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Planning Process & Part I WHP Plans 6 Planning Process
& Part II WHP Plans Wellhead Protection (WHP) Program History
and Authority Recent Changes in Minnesotas WHP Program Technical
Assistance Tools to Help
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Lord Delawares proclamation; Jamestown, 1610: There shall be no
man or woman dare to wash any unclean linen, wash clothes,.nor
rinse or make clean any kettle, pot or pan, or any suchlike vessel
within twenty feet of the old well or new pump...
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Preventing contaminants that can adversely affect human health
from entering a public water supply (PWS) well and the aquifer
supplying water to the well(s) Good WHP planning can result in
effective protection and prevention.
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Safe Drinking Water Act 1986 Amendments Minnesota Groundwater
Act of 1989 MDH Appointed Primacy Agency WHP Rule Adoption 1997 (MR
Chapter 4720.5100 to 4720.5590)
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More effective and cost- efficient than clean-up, treatment or
drilling a new well Large community investment in public water
supply system which is needed for growth and development Protect
public health Value that citizens put on safe drinking water
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MDH is using public health risk to prioritize planning All
vulnerable municipal PWS will have completed WHP Plans by 2020 All
remaining nonvulnerable municipal PWS will have started WHP Plans
by 2020
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MDH Planner Hydrologist Area Teams Minnesota Rural Water
Association (MRWA) - SWP Staff
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Identify main components in the Part II WHP Plan & planning
process, and Part II Planning Process Identify the keys to a
successful Part II WHP Plan that will result in local protection of
drinking water resources.
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Part I, WHP Plan: WHPA / DWSMA Map & Vulnerability Well
Vulnerability Issues Geology / aquifer setting Contaminant Issues
identified Future data collection or monitoring needs
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Required Part II, WHP Plan Contents: (MN Rules 4720.5200
4720.5290) Data Elements & Assessments Impact of Changes on PWS
Wells / Aquifer Issues, Problems & Opportunities WHP Goals
Objectives / Plan of Action (Management Strategies) Evaluation
Program Alternate Water Supply; Contingency Strategy
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Identify data elements & potential contaminant threats
relative to vulnerability What are the local issues and potential
changes over the ten year life of the plan? Do the goals and
objectives of the plan reflect the condition, issues, and concerns
important and relevant to the water supply? Including all the parts
results in a plan that protects the drinking water source and water
supply!
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Contact the Technical Assistance Planner (TAP) at the start of
the Part II planning process to discuss any questions regarding the
PCSI & WHP Team Meetings planned to complete the Part II WHP
Plan.
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Are the right people on the WHP Team? Water Operator City Clerk
/ Planner Mayor / Council MDH / MRWA Planner Local spark plug Local
knowledge is important! Hold WHP Team meetings to discuss the
issues!
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County Planning & Zoning County Water Planner Other local /
State / Federal Water Resource Partners!
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Helps avoid missing or incomplete information. Allows for
review and confirmation of data, information, and maps with the PWS
and WHP Team. Reduces the likely-hood of plan completion delays and
disapprovals. PWS ends up with a more complete WHP Plan and the
ability to implement effectively!
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Tip # 1: MRWA or MDH planners are available to answer
questions, review plans and assist you during the planning process.
Tip # 2: Consultants need to review the plan & make sure it
includes all required items identified in the MDH Scoping 2
Decision Notice.
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Things to Consider: Is the WHP Plan clearly written so the PWS
can understand and successfully implement it? Do management
strategies reflect the capabilities and resources of the PWS? Are
they realistic? Were the right players involved related to wellhead
protection issues identified during planning and implementation
activities in the plan?
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Final Steps PCSI Endorsed by MDH Draft plan reviewed by the
MRWA or MDH Planner (TAP) WHP Plan submitted for 60 Day local
government review. Public Hearing on Final WHP Plan held by PWS
Final WHP Plan submitted to MDH
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Coordination and communication with the PWS, WHP Team, resource
partners and MRWA / MDH Planning staff can improve local planning
efforts to protect local drinking water resources and save you time
in completing the project!
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Change is happeningEmphasis is on Implementation
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Need for clear, concise management strategies that are
protective of public health Developing well written management
strategies Be SMART Specific Measurable Achievable Relevant
Timing
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389 grants awarded since May 2010 totaling $2,518,644 Two grant
types available for community PWS: SWP Plan Implementation Grants
Must have an approved SWP (WHP) Plan Maximum amount of $10,000 No
cost share required SWP Competitive Grants Does not need an
approved SWP (WHP) Plan Intended for management of high risk
potential contaminant sources Maximum amount of $10,000 50/50 cost
share required
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/water/swp/grants/index.html
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Purpose: enforcing Minnesota Rules, part 4720.5560, regarding
the implementation of approved wellhead protection plans PWS must
be able to document implementation for each measure and goal in
their wellhead protection plan Consider documentation requirements
when developing and writing whp management strategies
March 19: In depth discussion and review of Data Elements March
26: Requirements for completing a Potential Contaminant Source
Inventory April 2: Developing well written Management Strategies
Information in this document is available in alternative formats to
individuals with disabilities upon request by calling or emailing
George Minerich at (320) 223-7314 or email at
[email protected][email protected]