Minn. R. agency 144, ch. 4720, CONTENT OF WELLHEAD PROTECTION PLAN, pt. 4720.5280

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 29, 2025

Part 4720.5280 - ALTERNATE WATER SUPPLY; CONTINGENCY STRATEGY

Subpart 1.Contingency strategy required.

A wellhead protection plan must have a contingency strategy that addresses disruptions of the water supply caused by contamination or mechanical failures of the public water supply system.

Subp. 2.Requirements.

The contingency strategy must:

A. identify the water supply replacement alternatives, including the location of the replacement supply that will be available during a disruption;

B. be based on:

(1) the location and capacity of individual wells and storage tanks;

(2) the location, type, and capacity of the water treatment facility;

(3) the location and capacity of major distribution lines; and

(4) the location of key points for isolating parts of the water supply system;

C. be based on water use and demand;

D. prioritize water uses and demands into low, medium, and high categories;

E. have:

(1) the response coordinator's name, telephone number, address, and response assignments;

(2) the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and response assignments of personnel for public health, water supply operations, and public relations;

(3) an alternate for each of the individuals identified in subitems (1) and (2);

(4) a list of services, equipment, and supplies available to respond to a disruption;

(5) a list of services, equipment, and supplies not available but needed to respond to a disruption; and

(6) a plan of action and time frame for obtaining the services, equipment, and supplies identified in subitem (5);

F. have a procedure to:

(1) identify the disruption;

(2) notify response personnel;

(3) identify incident direction and control;

(4) identify internal communication;

(5) inform the public;

(6) assess the incident on a continual basis;

(7) assess a contamination disruption;

(8) assess a mechanical disruption;

(9) provide an alternative water supply; and

(10) impose water use restrictions; and

G. identify ways to reduce the vulnerability of the water supply system to disruption and to improve the community's response capabilities.

Minn. R. agency 144, ch. 4720, CONTENT OF WELLHEAD PROTECTION PLAN, pt. 4720.5280

22 SR 668

Statutory Authority: MS s 103I.101