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:

 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:

.” 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 Minnesota’s WHP Program  Technical Assistance Tools to Help

 Lord Delaware’s 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...”

 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.

 Safe Drinking Water Act 1986 Amendments  Minnesota Groundwater Act of 1989  MDH Appointed Primacy Agency  WHP Rule Adoption 1997 (MR Chapter to )

 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

 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.

Part I, WHP Plan:  WHPA / DWSMA Map & Vulnerability  Well Vulnerability Issues  Geology / aquifer setting  Contaminant Issues identified  Future data collection or monitoring needs

Required Part II, WHP Plan Contents: (MN Rules – )  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

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!

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.

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!

County Planning & Zoning County Water Planner Other local / State / Federal Water Resource Partners!

 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!

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.

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?

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

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 happening…Emphasis is on Implementation

 Need for clear, concise management strategies that are protective of public health  Developing well written management strategies  Be SMART ◦ Specific ◦ Measurable ◦ Achievable ◦ Relevant ◦ Timing

 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

 Purpose: enforcing Minnesota Rules, part , 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

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 Wellhead Protection Rule (MN Rules to ):  MDH Website:  MRWA Website: ◦ SWP Education Resources ◦ WHP Planning Webinars

 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 ing George Minerich at (320) or at