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8.0 WELLHEAD PROTECTION GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Goals and objectives have been developed based on the results of the vulnerability analysis, the results of the potential contaminant source inventory, and local geologic conditions. In general, goals and objectives are ranked in order of priority. 8.1 Goals The following goals form the framework within which the information generated during delineation and source inventory activities is evaluated and upon which the planning activities are based: 1. Continue providing high quality water that meets state and federal drinking water standards. 2. Practice preventionstrategiesfor properties containing potential contaminant sources to avoid adversely impacting the quality. 3. To work cooperatively with other nearby local units of government including Anoka County, adjacent communities, and state agencieson regional aquifer protection actions. 4. Build awareness of wellhead protection goals among and disseminate information about wellhead protection plan implementation to the City’s staff, residents, and business community. 8.2 Objectives To meet these goals, the following specific objectives were developed: 1.Make a commitment to manage unused, unsealed wells effectively by making sure they are sealed properly, as appropriate. 2.Develop and implement an aquifer management plan to monitor known sources of contamination and to identify new ones. 3.Develop a spill response plan to address large spills within the DWSMA. 4.Educate owners of properties containing potential contaminant sources (storage tanks, etc.) of the importance of spill preventionand best management practices. 5.Be involved in the development and/or implementation of surface and groundwater planning activities for Anoka County and adjacent communities to help manage surface water flow and infiltration issues. 6.Review new and redevelopment plans within the DWMSA for their potential to impact groundwater quality. 7.Develop specific guidance for city departments to use so that Citystaffcan make informed day-to-day decisions that may affect the wellhead protection program. 8.Develop public education materials to enlist support of community in groundwater management goals 9.Collect additional data to better define the age of water in the City’s wells. 10.Request notification from other local units of government for any changes that may affect the management of the DWSMA. 11.Manage and maintain sanitary sewer and storm water systems with wellhead protection goals in mind. 18 193803358 Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.