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Conservation The management of natural resources to prevent waste, destruction or degradation. Consumptive Use Minnesota Administrative Rules 6115.0630 defines consumptive use or consumption as water withdrawn and not directly returned to the same waters as the source for immediate further use in the area. Density The number of dwelling units per net residential acre of land. Developable Land Land that is suitable as a location for structures and that can be developed free of hazards to, and without disruption of, or significant impact on, natural resource areas. Diversified Rural Communities that are home to a variety of farm and nonfarm land uses including very large -lot residential, clustered housing, hobby farms, and agricultural uses. Located adjacent to the Emerging Edge Suburban communities, the Diversifies Rural designation protects rural land for rural lifestyles today with the potential of becoming urbanized after 2040. Maximum allowable density is 1-2.5 units for existing lots, and 1 unit/10 acres where possible. Drawdown The lowering of the water table in and around a pumping well. It is the difference between the pumping water level and the original water level. Drinking Water A drinking water supply management area (DWSMA) is the Minnesota supply Department of Health approved surface and subsurface area surrounding Management Area a public water supply well that completely contains the scientifically calculated wellhead protection area and is managed by the entity identified in a wellhead protection plan. The boundaries of the drinking water supply management area are delineated by identifiable physical features, landmarks or political and administrative boundaries. Emerging Suburban Cities, townships and portions of both that are in early stages of Edge transitioning into urbanized levels of development. In the majority of these communities, less than 40% of the land has been developed. Parts of Emerging Suburban Edge communities are in the MUSA and all have a minimum average net density of 3-5 units/acre. Essential Use Nonessential use is defined by Minn. Stat. 103G.291 as water that is used for drinking, cooking, cleaning or sanitation (i.e. domestic water use). Equity Equity is defined in Thrive MSP 2040 as just and fair inclusion where all can participate and prosper. Equitable Equitable development is an approach to creating healthy, vibrant, Development communities of opportunity. Equitable outcomes come about when smart, intentional strategies are put in place to ensure that low-income communities and communities of color participate in and benefit from decisions that shape their neighborhoods and regions. Evotranspiration Loss of water from the soil both by evaporation from the soil surface and by transpiration from the leaves of the plants growing on it. Factors that affect the rate of evapotranspiration include the amount of solar radiation, atmospheric vapor pressure, temperature, wind, and soil moisture. COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS WATER SUPPLY MASTER PLAN- Draft June 2015