Source Water Protection Program

The primary goal of the Source Water Protection Program is to develop and implement watershed protection plans that ensure a continuous supply of high quality raw water to the newly completed, state-of-the-art water treatment facility. The major components of the Source Protection Program include the following:

1. Water resources monitoring (sampling and analysis of raw water chemistry),

2. Hazardous materials emergency response planning (to reduce the potential for contamination in the watershed),

3. Partnership development (relationship-building with other parties in the watershed with common goals),

4. Proactive site review and monitoring (to minimize potential impacts on the watershed from construction)

5. Stormwater management (insuring that Best Management Practices are implemented)

6. Community outreach (public relations and education)