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reviewed concurrently by both agencies. This schedule allows the local water supply plans to be <br />completed and included in the local cony pre he nsive plan. <br />Failure to have an updated localwater plan will result in the comprehensive plan being found <br />incomplete for review until the req ui red plan is provided to the Council. <br />The water supply plan template fulfills multiple statutory obligations including: <br />* Minn. Stat., Sec. 1 03G.2g1 to complete a water supply plan including demand reduction <br />a• Minn. Stat., Sec. 473.859 to address water supply in local comprehensive plans <br />m Minn. Administrative Rules 4720.5280 to address contingency planning for water supply <br />interruption <br />The plan must be officially adopted by your community, and if applicable the utility board, as part of the <br />local comprehensive plan. <br />At a minimum, the updated local water supply plan must use the joint DNR and Metropolitan council <br />template and include water demand projections that are consistent with the community's population <br />forecast provided in the introductory section of this system statement. Potential water supply issues <br />should be acld�v►ledged, monitoring and conservation programs should be developed, and <br />approaches to resolve any issues should be identified. <br />Guidance and information for water supply planning can be found in the Appendix D of the 2040 Water <br />Resources PoNoy Plan, the Local Planning Handbook, and the Council's piaster Water Supply Plan. <br />The Council's !taster dater Supply Plan provides communities in the region with planning assistance <br />for water supply in a way that: <br />• Recognizes local control and responsibility for owning, maintaining and operating water systems <br />• is developed in cooperation and consultation with municipal water suppliers, regional <br />stakeholders and state agencies <br />• Protects critical habitat and water resources over the long term <br />• Meets regional needs for a reliable, secure water supply <br />■ Highlights the benefits of integrated planning for stormwater, wastewater and water supply <br />a Emphasizes and supports conservation and inter-jurisdictionai cooperation <br />0 Provides clear guidance by identifying key challenges/issues/considerations in the region and <br />available approaches without dictating solutions <br />Figures 3-5 illustrate some water supply considerations that the community may consider as they <br />develop their local water supply plans, such as: aquifer outer levels, groundwater and surface wafer <br />interactions, areas where aquifer tests or monitoring may be needed to reduce uncertainty, regulatory <br />and management areas, and emergency interconnections. <br />Page - 25 12015 SYSTEM STATEMENT — CENTERVILLE WATER RESOURCES <br />