1. Wellhead Protection Plan Webinar Series Thursdays @ 11:00 am, March 12 – April 2, 2015

2. 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.  Refer to the “Best Practices for Attending the WHP Webinars using WebEx” sent to you Feb. 20th or available on MRWA website 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.  Importance of the PCSI 4  Requirements for a WHP Plan PCSI  Why have a PCSI Webinar?  Process and Procedures for Completing a PCSI  Technical Assistance Tools to Help

5. ANSWER THE QUESTION… “What do I need to do to successfully complete a PCSI for MDH approval? Clearer Expectations…! Picture Source: 2007 mongabay.com

6. Other Really Good Reasons….  Most Common Reason for plan disapprovals by MDH Lost Time & Resources: PWS – Consultant - MDH  MDH / Consultants share common goal to improve the process & service to mutual our client the PWS.  Clarify WHP Rule Requirements / Expectations for completing a PCSI  Explain MDH procedures for PCSI review & endorsement

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8. Cornerstone of a WHP Plan! WHP is proactive planning based on science and real threats… Eruption Cloud April 21, 1990. Mount Redoubt, Alaska. (Photo public domain courtesy of USGS.)

9. PCSI is based on the vulnerability of the aquifer and public supply wells. Identify potential contaminant threats / land uses in the WHP area that may impact drinking water & public health!

10. The PCSI helps the public water supplier “gauge risk” and “threats” and evaluate how to manage risk through the planning process.

11. PCSI Insomnia… What threats keep you up at night? What lurks out there that might or could happen? Have you covered all the right bases?

12. PCSI Diligence: Ask questions about local PCS threats… Follow the Science / PCSI Scoping Notice & requirements! Double check work! Local Knowledge Matters! Local WHP Team Helps Complete PCSI PCSI Draft Complete: 1. Local review & approval 2. MDH PCSI endorsement The PCSI Doctor says…

13.  Potential contaminant sources & land uses that present a threat to drinking water & public health are identified!  WHP Management strategy options can be evaluated & developed that reduce risks to drinking water.  Resources for WHP are directed in a cost effective manner…staff, time, money!

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15.  WHP Rule Language  Understanding the Relationship to Vulnerability  Scoping 2 Decision Notice  Potential Contaminant Source Lists  Potential Contaminant Sources (PCS) & Attributes  Required Materials Designations & Codes  Required Status Designations & Codes  WHP Planning Issues Summary

16.  A map and an inventory of the current and historical agricultural, residential, commercial, industrial, recreational, and institutional land uses and potential contaminant sources…

17.  Vulnerability guides the level and depth of a PCSI  Not all PCSIs are created equal !

18. Commonly Inventoried…  Low = other wells  Moderate = other wells and chemical & petroleum storage tanks  High = all land uses & potential contaminant sources

19.  Scoping 2 Decision Notice  Attachments: ◦ Potential Contaminant Source Inventory List (based on vulnerability)  PCS & codes  Materials & codes  Status & codes ◦ Summary of WHP Planning Issues

22.  Provides the “big picture view” of land use in the DWSMA

23. Inner Wellhead Management Zone

25.  Specific to Vulnerability

30.  Attached to Scoping 2 Decision Notice  Lists all the planning issues that have been identified to date

32.  List the data sets reviewed and assessed  Describe methods used to verify and enhance raw data  Discuss who helped conduct the PCSI  Describe how local knowledge was used

33.  A land use/land cover map and table  An inventory of the Inner Wellhead Management Zone(s)  A list of all potential contaminant sources in the DWSMA  Required attribute data for each PCS identified  A map showing the locations of all PCS  A narrative describing how the PCSI was conducted

35.  Early informal feedback on PCSI to PWS & Consultants  Done at or before 60-day LUG review  Complete PCSI package is submitted to planning & GIS staff  WHP Rule data reporting requirements are met  Electronic PCSI are submitted to MDH

36.  Facility designations and codes are no longer required  Status designations and codes must be used  Required attributes must be used  A PCSI Narrative should be submitted  PCSI Endorsement Procedures should be followed

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38. Setting the Stage: Where are you in the PCSI and WHP Planning Process?

39. PCSI Process & Procedures: Scoping II Meeting Has the Scoping II Meeting been held yet? Significance: If you have been hired to complete the Part II, WHP Plan, we recommend you attend to learn about the PCSI and other requirements / issues related to the Part II WHP Plan. Helpful Hint! This is also a good time to talk about number of WHP Team Meetings needed to do the Part II WHP Plan.

40. Scoping II Notice – Sent to PWS after scoping meeting: 1) Identifies vulnerability & requirements for Part II, WHP Plan 2) Includes required “PCS Inventory list.” What to inventory… 3) Includes “Planning Issues Summary Form.” What issues were identified by MDH / MRWA staff that should be considered in Part II? QUESTIONS? Consult MDH / MRWA Planner!

41. Pre-PCSI Meeting Purpose: Meeting held with PWS, Consultant & MRWA or MDH Technical Assistance Planner (TAP) to coordinate & discuss completion of the PCSI. How Complex is the PCSI? Consider time needed to complete... PCSI Tools: Identify data sets, information needed to be reviewed and considered in completing the PCSI based on the vulnerability. Helpful Hint! Identify “who” has local and historical knowledge that can best help identify PCSI Inventory Items!

42. PCSI Process & Procedures PCSI TIPS 1) Follow the NEW MDH Geodatabase File Attribute Description requirements & PCSI Status Codes! 2) Remember No Facility Codes Required! 3) Rethink PCSI Vulnerability Requirements & time needed to complete PCSI & Part II, WHP Plan 4) “WHO” is your PCSI EXPERT with LOCAL KNOWLEDGE? 5) Involve WHP Team in review of PCSI!

43. DWSMA Boundary & Vulnerability Map: Start to discuss, Identify & Locate PCS

44. Parcel Maps & Property Data from County / City Offices / Websites

45. MDH IWMZ Survey Report

46. MDH County Well Index: Well Information

47. Main Street Dodge Center, MN 1908 Photo Courtesy of MN History Center Historical Photo’s to locate former wells or other PCS

48. Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps Courtesy of Geoff Nash, SWP Unit, MDH

49. MDH Old Muni Well Reports Provided by MDH SWP Unit Courtesy of Geoff Nash, SWP Unit, MDH

50. MPCA’s “What’s In My Neighborhood” Maps & PCSI List Hinckley DWMSA (WIMN) Tank Sites Map Note: Also See MPCA Tanks database for specific tank information

51. Land Use / Land Cover Map & Statistics

52. Other Datasets & PCSI Resources:  Local Information: PWS system hook-up information, storm water, septic system, feedlot information, etc.  Pipelines  Transportation Routes / Railways – possible spill locations  MDA - Agriculture spills / release database  Other - State / Federal / Local Databases & Information

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54. Apollo 11, July 20, 1969. Lunar Module Eagle Landing. Buzz Aldrin steps on Moon. Image Courtesy NASA The consultant should verify that:  the correct data, information was used to complete the PCSI (See Scoping II)  New PCS attributes were used & status codes are complete  Historical information and land uses were considered in the PCSI  To the extent practical, local knowledge was used to verify and complete the PCSI.

55. PCSI Considerations for the WHP Team, Part II WHP Plan & Management Strategies:  What are the important implications & issues of the PCSI to protecting the PWS wells, aquifer & public health?  How can the PCSI best be applied to reduce real risks and threats to drinking water?  How can / will management strategies be prioritized and targeted? Lunar Orbit Photo: Moon Crater 308. Image Courtesy NASA

56. Last Steps! 1) WHP Team reviews & approves PCSI 2) Submit the PCSI to the MDH, MRWA Planner. 3) Submit PCSI electronic files to MDH GIS staff 4) PCSI reviewed & endorsed by MDH, MRWA staff (See MDH PCSI Endorsement Procedures Fact Sheet, April 2015) Orion’s first Flight test December 4, 2014. Goal: Mars and Deep Space Image Courtesy NASA

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58.  Old Municipal Well Reports  Assist PWS in updating IWMZ  Provide IWMZ Reports to PWS & Consultant  Provide Land use/Land cover Map and Table  Provide Well Data; upon request

59.  MDH Planner  MRWA Planner  MDH GIS Staff

61.  April 2: Developing well written Management Strategies Reminder: All Webinars are being recorded and will be available at: www.mrwa.com/sourcewater.html 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 George.Minerich@state.mn.us