CITY OF
ANYWHERE, MINNESOTA

WELLHEAD PROTECTION PLAN

PHASE 1

INNER WELLHEAD MANAGEMENT ZONE

SYNOPSIS

April ____

Prepared by Anywhere Wellhead Protection Committee, in cooperation with

 Dave Neiman, Source Water Protection Specialist
MINNESOTA RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION
217 12th Avenue SE,  Elbow Lake, MN 56531

INTRODUCTION

The Minnesota Department of Health has adopted rules relating to wellhead protection in the State of Minnesota, Chapter 4720. Final adoption of the proposed rules and implementation of the state’s wellhead protection program began on November 3, 1997. The rules contain requirements for development of a wellhead protection plan by public water suppliers, including specific and detailed requirements for delineation and management of the Inner Wellhead Management Zone (IWMZ), the Wellhead Protection Area (WHPA) and the Drinking Water Supply Management Area (DWSMA).

MN Department of Health, Special Services staff members estimate that it will take approximately two (2) years for a public water supplier to finish the necessary work to develop a complete wellhead protection plan, prior to submittal to the Department for approval. The City of Anywhere, MN, is currently listed as Phasing #XXXX on the state priority list for inclusion in the wellhead protection program. The City of Anywhere has determined that it is in the best interest of the community to proceed with PHASE 1, which constitutes delineation and management of the immediate wellhead area, identified as the Inner Wellhead Management Zone (IWMZ).

SYNOPSIS 

This synopsis contains detailed information regarding the completion of PHASE 1, Inner Wellhead Management Zone, requirements set forth in the proposed MN Rules, Chapter 4720.

A. REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE:

MRWA receives request from City for assistance.

X/X/02, MRWA staff meets with XXXXX XXXXXXX, to discuss WHP.

X/XX/02, Presentation to City Council.

B. AUTHORIZATION: 

X/X/XX, City Council appoints Wellhead Protection Team, see attached copy of Council minutes and/or motions.

C. WELLHEAD PROTECTION PLANNING TEAM MEMBERS:

Team Facilitator:  Dave Neiman S/W Specialist, MRWA:  218-685-5197

D. NOTICE TO ADJACENT/OVERLAPPING GOVERNMENTAL UNITS:

Notice of intent to prepare Wellhead Protection Plan and request for information sent to adjacent and overlapping units of government, see copy of Notice Letter dated April XX, 2002.

E. PRESS RELEASE:

Wellhead Protection press release submitted to local news media, see copy of press release items, dated XXXXX XX, 2002.

F. MEETING DATES: 

XXXXX XX, 2002, team organizational meeting, IWMZ discussion.

XXX XX, 2002, IWMZ survey discussion, management strategies identification.

G. IWMZ DELINEATION:

IWMZ Delineation map(s) prepared by XXXXX XXXXXXXX, see attached copy, dated April XX, 2002.

H. IWMZ CONTAMINANT SOURCE INVENTORY:

See attached copy of IWMZ CONTAMINANT SOURCE INVENTORY FORM(S), prepared by XXXX XXXX, dated April XX, 2002.

I. IWMZ MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES: 

In order to effectively protect the identified INNER WELLHEAD MANAGEMENT ZONE, as required in proposed MN Rule 4720, the City Wellhead Protection Planning Team recommends that the following management strategies be established and/or implemented:

1. Team will develop on-going program to monitor non-conforming contaminant sources (EXAMPLE) identified within the IWMZ.

2. Team members will continue to meet on a regular basis and to collect information for use in completing formal delineation of zone of contribution or Wellhead Protection Area (WHPA).

3. Team to work with MN Department of Health to complete formal delineation of the WHPA.

4. Team will recommend to City Council that comprehensive groundwater flow information of the area be collected within the next five (5) years. Information will be used to refine the WHPA and for long-range water resources planning.

5. Team will conduct aggressive public education campaign, including publication and distribution of informational pamphlets.

6. City will adopt an ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITS CHECKLIST for use in assuring that future proposed land uses meet all existing federal, state and local environmental requirements.

7. City will annually review and update City emergency/contingency plan to address potential spills and/or accidents within the public road or railroad right-of-way’s, and/or any other incident, natural or man-made, which could render existing public water supply unusable.

8. Team recommends that City prepare and place traffic signs on city streets adjacent to IWMZ, informing traveling public of Wellhead protection area designation.

9. Team members to work with adjacent property owner (NAME) regarding proper storage and disposal of household hazardous waste (paint, etc.).

10. Team will identify status of shallow disposal pits (gravel?) located within 25’-40’ of city wells, and examine alternative methods of disposing of floor drain waste from well houses, or place signs inside pump house warning of dangers associated with disposal of hazardous materials into floor drain.

11. Team will identify status of private wells located within 1000’ of city wells, and work with landowner(s) to properly seal abandoned wells.

12. Team recommends that City Council adopt Wellhead Resolution at a regularly scheduled council meeting.

13. Team recommends that City adopt recommended $XXX.00 wellhead protection line item in 2003 budget and like or appropriate amounts in subsequent years.

14. Team recommends that City explore potential for interconnect with (adjacent City or Rural Water System) for future emergency and/or fire needs.

J. WELLHEAD PROTECTION BUDGET:

(Copy of budget showing WHP line item)

K. RESOLUTION:

See copy of signed IWMZ WELLHEAD PROTECTION POLICY AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES Resolution, #XXXX, adopted by City Council on XXXXXX XX, 2002.

L. ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST:

See copy of Environmental Checklist sample, given to city officials on ____________.

M. EMERGENCY AND CONTINGENCY PLAN:

Insert copy.

N. OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION: 

Correspondence

Letters

News Media Articles

O. APPROVAL:

(Insert copy of team meeting minutes and/or motions).

August XX, 2002 team consensus to present this PHASE 1, Inner Wellhead Management Zone Plan to City Council with recommendation that it be approved and implemented, including recommended management strategies contained in ITEM I.