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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. Welcome!. WEBINAR SERIES : March 12: General overview of WHP Planning Process

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  1. MN Dept. of Health & MN Rural Water AssociationPresent:Wellhead Protection Plan Webinar Series:Thursdays @ 11am, March 12 – April 2nd, 2015

  2. Welcome! 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

  3. Getting Started • 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

  4. BEGIN WEBINAR TOPIC Introduction of Staff .”

  5. Wellhead Protection Consultant WebinarPlanning Process Overview Beth Kluthe & Mark Wettlaufer, MDHMarch 12, 2015

  6. Topics Covered • Planning Process & Part I WHP Plans • Wellhead Protection (WHP) Program History and Authority • Planning Process & Part II WHP Plans • Recent Changes in Minnesota’s WHP Program • Technical Assistance Tools to Help

  7. Wellhead Protection… It’s been around for a while. • 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...”

  8. WELLHEAD PROTECTION IN 2015 • 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.

  9. Wellhead Protection History • 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)

  10. Why emphasize prevention and planning? • 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

  11. Transition from Background to Planning Process for Part I WHP Plans .”

  12. Prioritizing WHP Planning forPublic Water Suppliers • 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

  13. Planning Support: Technical Assistance Planner (TAP) • MDH Planner – Hydrologist Area Teams • Minnesota Rural Water Association (MRWA) - SWP Staff

  14. “Kicking off” the WHP Plan: Scoping 1 Meeting

  15. Let’s Pause for Questions…

  16. Transition from Planning Process for Part I WHP Plans to Planning Process for Part II Plans .”

  17. Part II Planning Process Identify the keys to a successful Part II WHP Plan that will result in local protection of drinking water resources. Identify main components in the Part II WHP Plan & planning process, and

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

  19. Part II Plan Components: DWSMA Map

  20. Part II Plan Components 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

  21. You can’t build the Engine without the Parts! 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!

  22. We need to follow a map…. MDH Scoping II Notice, WHP Planning Issues Summary Form & PCSI Requirements Pre -PCSI Meeting with Planner and PWS Plan for sufficient WHP Team Meetings to address Part II WHP Plan requirements. Planning needs & meetings are largely driven by vulnerability…

  23. Part II WHP Planning Process… 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.

  24. Involving the “Locals” & WHP Teams 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!

  25. Who Else can help? Coordination and Communication with Resource Partners County Planning & Zoning County Water Planner Other local / State / Federal Water Resource Partners!

  26. Time invested in WHP Team Meetings Makes Economic Sense… • 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!

  27. Part II WHP Planning Process… 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.

  28. Building Better Part II WHP Plans… 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?

  29. Part II WHP Planning Process 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

  30. Planning Process Summary 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!

  31. Transition from Planning Process: Part II WHP Plans to Changes in Minnesota’s WHP Program .”

  32. Change is happening…Emphasis is on Implementation

  33. Management Strategies • Need for clear, concise management strategies that are protective of public health • Developing well written management strategies • Be SMART • Specific • Measurable • Achievable • Relevant • Timing

  34. MDH’s Source Water Protection (SWP) Grants Program • 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

  35. MDH’s Audit Program • 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

  36. Transition from Changes in Minnesota’s WHP Program to Tools Available to Help .”

  37. Tools Available to Help • Wellhead Protection Rule (MN Rules 4720.5100 to 4720.5590): https://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/rules/?id=4720 • MDH Website: http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/water/ • MRWA Website: http://www.mrwa.com/ • SWP Education Resources http://www.mrwa.com/swedu.html • WHP Planning Webinars http://www.mrwa.com/sourcewater.html

  38. Any Final Questions?

  39. MN Department of HealthWellhead Protection 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 emailing George Minerich at (320) 223-7314 or email at George.Minerich@state.mn.us

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