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Metropolitan Council. Metropolitan Area Water Supply Advisory Committee. Phase II Activities. March 1 st , 2007. (Slide 1 of 2). 2005 Water Supply Legislation. Minnesota Statute 473.1565. Planning Activities Development of a base of technical information

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  1. Metropolitan Council Metropolitan Area Water Supply Advisory Committee Phase II Activities March 1st, 2007

  2. (Slide 1 of 2) 2005 Water Supply Legislation Minnesota Statute 473.1565 • Planning Activities • Development of a base of technical information • Development and periodic update master water supply plan* • Recommendations forclarifying government roles • Recommendations for streamlining decision making and approval process • Recommendations for ongoing funding source • Advisory Committee (through December 31, 2008) • Report to Legislature (January 2007 – Phase I)

  3. (Slide 2 of 2) 2005 Water Supply Legislation Minnesota Statute 473.1565 • Master Water Supply Plan • Provide guidance for local water supply systems and regional investments • Emphasize conservation, interjurisdictional cooperation and sustainability • Address reliability, security and cost-effectiveness Expected completion late 2008

  4. Master Water Supply Plan Development Evaluate supply availability and develop assessment process • Water resource availability/alternative assessment • Aquifer recharge and hydrogeologic mapping • Groundwater contaminant mapping • Mississippi River evaluation • Water use and conservation

  5. Master Water Supply Plan Development Evaluate regional role in safety, security, reliability, efficiency • Safety and Security Programs and Activities • State Drought Response Plan • Spill Response • Water Conservation/Storm water management • Funding for Capital Improvements

  6. Projected water use by community Availability of supply for each community Options for areas with potential limitations Process for ongoing data collection, evaluation, standardization and sharing Additional monitoring and assessment needs Regional role in safety, security, reliability and efficiency Potential funding sources for ongoing planning Process for evaluating cost/benefit of local and regional projects Master Water Supply Plan Elements

  7. $2 million initial budget $500,000 spent in 2006 $1.5 million remaining for 2007 – 2008 Consultant contracts Interagency arrangements Staff Budget Update

  8. Stakeholder workshops Technical advisory groups (TAG) Website Email list Outreach

  9. Resource Evaluation/Data Collection and Analysis (Regional Groundwater Experts) Mississippi River Low Flow/Drought Plan (State Drought Task Force) Spill Response (Mississippi River Defense Network) Water Conservation (AWWA, DNR, others) Safety and Security (AWWA, MDH, others) Funding Supply Alternatives/Master Plan Development Technical Advisory Groups

  10. Wastewater reuse Goals and principles of master plan Regional role in water conservation Criteria for supporting regional projects Water use goals/benchmarks Funding needs and options Technical studies/data collection and sharing Others? Advisory Committee Topics

  11. 4th Thursday of the Month 9:30 am Council Chambers May 24th August 23rd September 27th October 25th ? November 15th (third Thursday) Advisory Committee Proposed Schedule Meeting times and dates subject to change

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