UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER SOURCE WATER PROTECTION PROJECT 12202021

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UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER SOURCE WATER PROTECTION PROJECT 12/20/2021 UMRSWPP 1

UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER SOURCE WATER PROTECTION PROJECT 12/20/2021 UMRSWPP 1

The “W”s of the UMRSWPP w w w What Who Why Where When 12/20/2021

The “W”s of the UMRSWPP w w w What Who Why Where When 12/20/2021 UMRSWPP 2

WHAT is the UMRSWPP? w A coordinated effort to develop SOURCE WATER PROTECTION PLANS

WHAT is the UMRSWPP? w A coordinated effort to develop SOURCE WATER PROTECTION PLANS that will be integrated with WELLHEAD PROTECTION PLANNING on a watershed basis 12/20/2021 UMRSWPP 3

WHO is the UMRSWPP? w City of St. Cloud n Surface water system w

WHO is the UMRSWPP? w City of St. Cloud n Surface water system w City of Minneapolis n Surface water system w City of St. Paul n n Surface water system Wells 12/20/2021 UMRSWPP 4

WHY the UMRSWPP? w Recently completed SOURCE WATER ASSESSMENTS encourage PROTECTION w Voluntary effort

WHY the UMRSWPP? w Recently completed SOURCE WATER ASSESSMENTS encourage PROTECTION w Voluntary effort by St. Cloud, Minneapolis & St. Paul w CLEAN WATER ACT - Section 319 Grant w To prevent contaminants which may have an adverse effect on human health from entering drinking water supplies 12/20/2021 UMRSWPP 5

WHERE is the UMRSWPP? 12/20/2021 UMRSWPP 6

WHERE is the UMRSWPP? 12/20/2021 UMRSWPP 6

ST. CLOUD IER AREA 12/20/2021 UMRSWPP 7

ST. CLOUD IER AREA 12/20/2021 UMRSWPP 7

MINNEAPOLIS IER AREA 12/20/2021 UMRSWPP 8

MINNEAPOLIS IER AREA 12/20/2021 UMRSWPP 8

ST. PAUL IER AREA 12/20/2021 UMRSWPP 9

ST. PAUL IER AREA 12/20/2021 UMRSWPP 9

WHEN is the UMRSWPP? w SWA’s completed, WHP underway for many groundwater systems, money

WHEN is the UMRSWPP? w SWA’s completed, WHP underway for many groundwater systems, money available to assist with finance of protection plans w THE TIME IS NOW 12/20/2021 UMRSWPP 10

SECTION 319 GRANT ACTIVITIES w w w 3 -year work plan Calculate time of

SECTION 319 GRANT ACTIVITIES w w w 3 -year work plan Calculate time of travel for tributaries Comprehensive contaminant source inventories TMDL considerations for Mississippi & tributaries Prioritize PWS wells relative to river/aquifer interaction w Recognition of source water protection areas 12/20/2021 UMRSWPP 11

SECTION 319 GRANT ACTIVITIES w Education & Outreach w Involve local government w Coordinate

SECTION 319 GRANT ACTIVITIES w Education & Outreach w Involve local government w Coordinate SWP & WHP in watershed w Identify high priority areas where land uses impact water quality 12/20/2021 UMRSWPP 12

CURRENT STATUS OF SWP PLANNING w SWP Plans being developed for inner emergency response

CURRENT STATUS OF SWP PLANNING w SWP Plans being developed for inner emergency response areas w Expand initial effort to include entire identified watershed for St. Cloud, Minneapolis & St. Paul water supplies w First program of its kind in nation 12/20/2021 UMRSWPP 13

CURRENT SWP EFFORTS w Individual SWP Teams: n n n Review Potential Contaminant Source

CURRENT SWP EFFORTS w Individual SWP Teams: n n n Review Potential Contaminant Source Inventories Correct Inaccurate Data Drafting Management Strategies for identified PCSI issues w UMRSWPP Overview Team n n Developing PCSI Maps Drafting SWP Plan(s) Language 12/20/2021 UMRSWPP 14

NEXT STEPS w Formalize Oversight Entity w St. Cloud, Minneapolis & St. Paul complete

NEXT STEPS w Formalize Oversight Entity w St. Cloud, Minneapolis & St. Paul complete contaminant source inventory w Joint meetings with groundwater systems w Meetings with local governmental units w Start other groundwater systems in WHP Program w Develop education materials w Public Informational Meetings w Recognition by EQB 12/20/2021 UMRSWPP 15

SOURCE WATER PROTECTION ISSUES w w w w Size of area Number of water

SOURCE WATER PROTECTION ISSUES w w w w Size of area Number of water suppliers Lack of experience coordinating WHP/SWP Public/Landowner Understanding & Involvement Recognition of SWP Areas Local government support Conflicting implementation measures Funding to implement SWP Plans 12/20/2021 UMRSWPP 16

POTENTIAL CONTAMINANT SOURCE INVENTORY Issues w 7800 Square Miles of watershed area w Several

POTENTIAL CONTAMINANT SOURCE INVENTORY Issues w 7800 Square Miles of watershed area w Several Public Water Suppliers Developing WHP Plans w Numerous local governmental units w Incomplete and outdated data 12/20/2021 UMRSWPP 17

PRIORITY CONTAMINANTS w TSS, Sediment, and Suspended organics, which indicates erosion and are commonly

PRIORITY CONTAMINANTS w TSS, Sediment, and Suspended organics, which indicates erosion and are commonly associated with bacteria, organisms, and metals and which are precursors to THM’s w Cryptosporidium, a parasite present in the Mississippi River and is difficult to remove or can pass through water treatment, and other biological and microbiological organisms (Fecal Coli form, Giardia, viruses) w Phosphorus, which promotes growth of vegetation and can disrupt treatment processes w Nitrates and Ammonia, which can disrupt disinfection processes 12/20/2021 UMRSWPP 18

PRIORITY CONTAMINANTS w SDWA Chemicals: 406 Herbicides; 407 BNA’s; 408 Cabamates; 409 Glyphosate; 410

PRIORITY CONTAMINANTS w SDWA Chemicals: 406 Herbicides; 407 BNA’s; 408 Cabamates; 409 Glyphosate; 410 Dalapon (classes of chemicals monitored for but not detected in Vadnais Lake) w Pesticides/Herbicides w Organic solvents (VOC’s, MTBE, TCE) w Petroleum products w Endocrine-disrupting chemicals w Radioactive materials 12/20/2021 UMRSWPP 19

COORDINATING SWP w Develop SWP & WHP Plans jointly w Common Goals w Similar

COORDINATING SWP w Develop SWP & WHP Plans jointly w Common Goals w Similar problems & issues w Local government buy-in w Area-wide implementation w Oversight Entity 12/20/2021 UMRSWPP 20

WORKING TOGETHER w WHO is the UMRSWPP? n n n n St. Cloud –

WORKING TOGETHER w WHO is the UMRSWPP? n n n n St. Cloud – Surface water system Minneapolis – Surface water system St. Paul – Surface water system with wells ALL community groundwater systems within the Combined DWSMA All NTNC groundwater systems State & Federal agencies Local government entities Special Interest Groups Property Owners n 12/20/2021 UMRSWPP 21

COOPERATION w Working together with Public Water Suppliers w Build on existing efforts n

COOPERATION w Working together with Public Water Suppliers w Build on existing efforts n n n n Wellhead Protection Plans Counties Cities Townships SWCD Watershed Districts WMO’s 12/20/2021 UMRSWPP 22

PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETINGS St. Cloud & Elk River, March 2005 w w Agenda Items

PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETINGS St. Cloud & Elk River, March 2005 w w Agenda Items SWP in Minnesota UMRSWPP SWP Area Delineations and Local Co-operation Working Together to Protect Drinking Water 12/20/2021 UMRSWPP 23

GETTING FAMILIAR WITH WATERSHEDS w Sandusky River Watershed, Ohio n n Tour in 2004

GETTING FAMILIAR WITH WATERSHEDS w Sandusky River Watershed, Ohio n n Tour in 2004 Visited with local units of government Met with citizen groups Viewed SWP projects 12/20/2021 UMRSWPP 24

GETTING FAMILIAR WITH WATERSHEDS w Minnesota Watershed Tour n n n October 2005 Took

GETTING FAMILIAR WITH WATERSHEDS w Minnesota Watershed Tour n n n October 2005 Took SWP message to locals Characterized Mississippi River watershed area Networking with watershed/WMO staff SWP Projects visited included: Stormwater Feedlots ISTS Agricultural practices 12/20/2021 UMRSWPP Development 25

LOCAL CO-OPERATION w w w w Develop SWP & WHP Plans jointly Common Goals

LOCAL CO-OPERATION w w w w Develop SWP & WHP Plans jointly Common Goals Similar problems & issues Local government buy-in Area-wide implementation Oversight Entity Avoid Management Conflicts Funding Opportunities 12/20/2021 UMRSWPP 26

SWP LINKAGES w Common Resources w Land Uses Interact w Groundwater Flow Patterns w

SWP LINKAGES w Common Resources w Land Uses Interact w Groundwater Flow Patterns w Common Issues/Problems w Common Solutions w Cooperation in Implementation w Communication 12/20/2021 UMRSWPP 27

HOW TO DO IT? w Communication & Respect w Share Planning Responsibilities w Share

HOW TO DO IT? w Communication & Respect w Share Planning Responsibilities w Share SWP Team Responsibilities w Interlink Plans w Implement Together w Mutual Funding Possibilities w Communication 12/20/2021 UMRSWPP 28

QUESTIONS? Upper Mississippi River Source Water Protection Project Dave Brostrom, Project Administrator 651 -690

QUESTIONS? Upper Mississippi River Source Water Protection Project Dave Brostrom, Project Administrator 651 -690 -0690 brost 004@tc. umn. edu 12/20/2021 UMRSWPP 29

CONTACTS w UMRSWPP n Dave Brostrom w MDH n Art Persons w MPCA n

CONTACTS w UMRSWPP n Dave Brostrom w MDH n Art Persons w MPCA n Jim Hodgson w MRWA n Dave Neiman 12/20/2021 UMRSWPP 30

Minnesota Rural Water Association Dave Neiman Source Water Protection Specialist 216 12 th Avenue

Minnesota Rural Water Association Dave Neiman Source Water Protection Specialist 216 12 th Avenue SE Elbow Lake, MN 56531 dave. neiman@mrwa. com www. mrwa. com 218. 820. 0595 800. 367. 6792 12/20/2021 UMRSWPP 31

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