MN HF4224

Expands notification requirements for water discharges from publicly owned treatment works and public or private domestic sewer systems to include Tribal governments and downstream drinking water facilities that may be impacted.

Requires discharge notices to be provided to potentially impacted downstream users, including the public, using the most efficient communication methods available (telephone, radio, social media, web page, or other expedited forms).

Mandates posting signage at all impacted public use areas or notifying the entity with jurisdiction over those areas following a discharge.

Specifies that discharge notices must include the date and time of the discharge, description of the material released, warning of potential public health risk, and the permittee's contact information.

Directs the agency to provide guidance on methods and protocols for timely notification under these requirements.