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communities. The current system consists of seven wastewater treatment plants (Metropolitan, Empire, Seneca, St. Croix Valley, Eagles Point, Blue Lake, and Hastings) and one wastewater reclamation facility (East Bethel). The Council's updated wastewater system plan for the seven -county metro area includes a specific plan identifying how wastewater services will be provided to serve the region's projected 2040 growth, and a general plan to serve the region's growth well beyond 2040. Appendix F includes the long-term service area map for wastewater treatment plants owned and operated by the Council. To ensure adequate wastewater treatment plant capacity and high quality water resources that support ecosystem health, water supply needs and recreational uses, it is critical that regional planning occur in partnership with the cities, townships, watershed organizations, state agencies and other interested parties. Communities in the metro area are required to prepare comprehensive plans consistent with Council policy. The comprehensive plans have three chapters that take direction and guidance from the Water Resources Policy Plan: the comprehensive sewer plan, the local surface water plan, and the local water supply plan. Policy on Serving the Urban Area: The Council will use the Water Resources Policy Plan to support and plan for sustainable water resources that protect public health, provide recreational opportunities, maintain habitat and ecosystem health and ensure that supplies of potable water are sufficient for the orderly and economical development and redevelopment of the metro area long into the future. A community's comprehensive plan is expected to accommodate the forecasts and to meet the densities specified in the Council's Thrive MSP 2040 plan. A community's comprehensive plan must include: • A water supply plan that is consistent with the Twin Cities metro area Master Water Supply Plan, the Department of Natural Resources plan requirements, and Council policy • A local surface water management plan that is consistent with Minnesota Rules Chapter 8410 and Council policy and does not adversely impact the regional wastewater system, and • A comprehensive sewer plan that is consistent with the regional wastewater system plan. Inconsistencies between the local plans and the Council's plans may result in the Council's finding that the community's plan is more likely than not to have a substantial impact on, or contain a substantial departure from, the metropolitan system plan, thus requiring modifications to the local comprehensive plan. Implementation Strategies: • Update the Twin Cities metro area Master Water Supply Plan, which provides the framework for coordinated water supply planning. 18