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• Fulfill the demand reduction requirements of Minnesota Statutes, section 103G.291 subd 3 <br /> and 4. <br /> • Upon implementation, contribute to maintaining aquifer levels, reducing potential well <br /> interference and water use conflicts, and reducing the need to drill new wells or expand <br /> system capacity. <br /> • Enable DNR to compile and analyze water use and conservation data to help guide decisions. <br /> • Conserve Minnesota's water resources <br /> If your community needs assistance completing the Water Supply Plan, assistance is available from your <br /> area hydrologist or groundwater specialist, the MN Rural Waters Association circuit rider program, or in <br /> the metropolitan area from Metropolitan Council staff. Many private consultants are also available. <br /> WSP Approval Process <br /> 10 Basic Steps for completing a 10-Year Water Supply Plan <br /> 1. Download the DNR/Metropolitan Council Water Supply Plan Template <br /> www.mndnr.gov/watersupplyplans <br /> 2. Save the document with a file name with this naming convention: <br /> WSP_cityname_permitnumber_date.doc. <br /> 3. The template is a form that should be completed electronically. <br /> 4. Compile the required water use data (Part 1) and emergency procedures information (Part 2) <br /> 5. The Water Conservation section (Part 3) may need discussion with the water department, <br /> council, or planning commission, if your community does not already have an active water <br /> conservation program. <br /> 6. Communities in the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area should complete all the <br /> information discussed in Part 4. The Metropolitan Council has additional guidance information <br /> on their webpage http://www.metrocouncil.org/Handbook/Plan-Elements/Water- <br /> Resources/Water-Supply.aspx. All out-state water suppliers do not need to complete the <br /> content addressed in Part 4. <br /> 7. Use the Plan instructions and Checklist document to insure all data is complete and attachments <br /> are included. This will allow for a quicker approval process. www.mndnr.gov/watersupplvplans <br /> 8. Plans should be submitted electronically—no paper documents are required. <br /> https://webappsll.dnr.state.mn.us/mpars/public/authentication/login <br /> 9. DNR hydrologist will review plans(in cooperation with Metropolitan Council in Metro area) and <br /> approve the plan or make recommendations. <br /> 10. Once approved, communities should complete a Certification of Adoption form, and send a copy <br /> to the DNR. <br /> 7 <br /> 47 <br />