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Source Water Protection: Plan Implementation Grant Application - EH: Minnesota Depar... Page 6 of 8 expands the PWSs capability to effectively manage a high risk potential contamination source that is identified in any of the following: an MDH-approved wellhead protection plan or approved extension; an MDH-approved wellhead protection action plan an MDH-endorsed intake protection plan; or contained in a sanitary survey report that is prepared by the MDH or local delegated authorities. helps meet state WHP rule requirements relating to assessing data elements (geology, well records, land use, parcel boundary, PCSI) that are required as part of WHP plan implementation, increases the PWSs capability to manage land -uses within the DWSMA; builds cooperation with other PWSs and/or governmental units resulting in increased management of a specific type of potential contamination source; increases the PWSs capability to respond to an interruption of its drinking water supply; or helps the PWS identify groundwater or surface water contamination that may impact its drinking water supply. 3 points are assigned to a medium priority SWP measure Medium priority is assigned to a SWP measure that does any of the following: expands awareness by property owners within the DWSMA or Inner Wellhead Management Zone (IWMZ) to better manage high risk types of potential contamination sources; increases the PWSs capabilities to share drinking water protection concerns with regulatory agencies; or expands the PWSs capability to effectively manage a low risk potential contamination source. 2 points are assigned to a low priority SWP measure Low priority is assigned to a SWP measure that does any of the following: increases public awareness for managing potential contamination sources within the DWSMA or IWMZ; helps meet MDH rule requirements relating to evaluating SWP plan implementation; increases communication with local and state agencies regarding WHP concerns within the DWSMA or IWMZ; recognizes fulfilling the regulations of other governmental units; or addresses conceptual issues such as a new type of potential contamination source that may be constructed within the DWSMA or IWMZ. Note: MDH reserves the right to consider the application incomplete and to assign zero points if the applicant has not provided enough documentation. Points are assigned on a scale basis and depend on how much detail is provided on the application form. https://www.health. state.mn.us/communities/environment/water/swp/implementation.html 8/18/2020