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Drinking Water Source Protection and the DEQ Interactive Map Mark E. Jensen Utah DEQ Division of Drinking Water
Major Steps in a Source Protection plan Delineate Protection Zones Based on hydrogeologic and construction data for wells and springs Focus for further source protection activities Inventory of potential contamination sources Management programs for existing PCSs and for future PCSs
Groundwater Protection Zones Based on groundwater time of travel (TOT) 250-day TOT 3-year TOT 15-year TOT
Potential Contamination Source Inventory
Management Program Control for existing and future PCSs Provides the protection Developed and implemented by the public water system May be regulatory or non-regulatory
DEQ Interactive Map Utah DEQ Division of Drinking Water
Data Availability and Security Source Protection information must be available to local planners and decision- makers. Location of public water sources and protection zones is considered sensitive. Public information, but not openly available on the Internet. Apply for access as required by GRAMA.
Source Protection Zone Maps DEQ Interactive Map Utah DEQ websitewww.deq.utah.govwww.deq.utah.gov GIS-format maps from DDW Request for Information form (GRAMA) Mark Jensen
Access to Water System’s Standard Reports via the Web Ken Bousfield Utah DEQ Division of Drinking Water
Drinking Water Standard Reports The Web address:
The Standard Reports: 1. Water System Inventory 2. Monitoring Schedule 3. IPS Report 4. Annual Bacti Summary 5. Certified Operator Report
Remember: All water system numbers begin with: “UTAH”, followed by 5 numeric digits Advanced searches are enabled if you forget your water system number You’ll need an account Remember the web site by posting it on your “favorites” list
In the near future: Look for a tri-fold mailer of instructions Local Health Departments have access RWAU Circuit Riders have access Select third parties have access “Access” means access to every system’s data You may have questions about your water system’s information
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