6.2 - Wellhead Protection Program Evaluation

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In letters A D below, complete the sections that apply to the evaluation approaches that were specified in your wellhead protection plan (Chapter 6). A. (Summarize efforts or attach report of sampling results and conclusions.) City wells sampled for parameters under Safe Drinking Water Act. No contaminants have been detected at action levels. City continues to monitor wells. B. Documenting inventory control of potential contaminants. (Summarize efforts.) C. Documentation of the implementation of wellhead protection measures. Thirteen of 18 Action Items were completed in 2014 and 9 of 13 Action Items were completed in 2015. Implementation was reviewed by the Wellhead Protection Team November 20, 2015. The following activities were completed: ✓ Move Wellhead Protection signs to depict new Wellhead Protection Area. Prepare news release for newspaper describing placement of signs,what Wellhead Protection is and the City's efforts to protect the water supply(published April 2, 2015); ✓ Update the Minnesota Rural Water Association's"Where Does My Drinking Water Come From?"brochure; ✓ Annually update and educate the Council on importance of Wellhead Protection and Wellhead Protection activities; ✓ Request County to continue to identify Wellhead Protection and Pequot Lakes DWSMA as a high priority in the County Water Plan; ✓ Update the Water Conservation Tip sheet and place on website; ✓ Provide information on proper management and sealing of wells within the DWMA; ✓ Remind City Staff of Importance of monitoring the Used Oil Recycling Station; ✓ Provide MN/DOT with amended DWSMA map; remind them to consider road run-off and storm water infiltration concerns in the DWSMA as part of road construction; ✓ Update list of wells and their status in the DWSMA; ✓ Hold semi-annual Wellhead Plan Team meeting (annual); ✓ Wellhead Protection Manager will monitor for new potential contaminant sources within the Imminent Wellhead Management Zone of the City wells;