Chapter 103H — Degradation Prevention Goal

103H.001 Degradation Prevention Goal This section states Minnesota's goal of preventing the degradation of groundwater quality. The state aims to keep … 103H.005 Definitions This section defines key terms used in Minnesota's groundwater protection law. It explains what groundwater, pollutants, … 103H.101 Protecting Sensitive Areas This section requires the protection of sensitive areas where groundwater is especially vulnerable to contamination. … 103H.105 Conservation Easements to Protect Sensitive Areas This section allows the use of conservation easements to protect sensitive groundwater areas. Property owners can … 103H.111 Liability After Protection of Sensitive Area This section limits liability for property owners who take steps to protect sensitive groundwater areas. If you … 103H.151 Best Management Practices This section promotes the use of best management practices (BMPs) to protect groundwater from pollution. BMPs are … 103H.175 Groundwater Quality Monitoring This section requires monitoring of groundwater quality across Minnesota. The state tests groundwater regularly to track … 103H.201 Health Risk Limits This section establishes health risk limits for pollutants in groundwater. These limits set the maximum safe levels of … 103H.251 Evaluating Detection of Pollutants This section requires the state to evaluate what happens when pollutants are detected in groundwater, even at levels … 103H.275 Managing Pollutants Where Groundwater is Polluted This section sets requirements for managing pollutants in areas where groundwater is already contaminated. It … 103H.280 Supplemental Authority This section gives the state additional authority to protect groundwater beyond what is provided in other laws. It …