Drinking Water Standards MN Max Contaminant

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is seeking proposals to assess the need for enforceable Minnesota-specific drinking water standards (MN MCLs). The goal is to enhance public health protection, provide better certainty for public water systems, and simplify communications. The selected contractor will document Minnesota's current regulatory framework, identify gaps and challenges, define programmatic needs, and develop a suite of options with detailed pros and cons for Minnesota to consider. The project will involve working closely with MDH subject matter experts and conducting structured interviews with core public drinking water partners. The deliverables will include a final report, presentations to MDH leadership, and other documents as specified in the solicitation. • The contractor will document Minnesota's current process for managing health risks from drinking water contaminants. • The contractor will identify gaps and challenges with Minnesota's current framework and potential benefits of developing a new approach. • The contractor will define the process and timeline for Minnesota to pursue MN MCLs. • The contractor will estimate program costs and identify critical skill sets and staffing needs. • The contractor will develop and present a suite of options and considerations for Minnesota to consider.