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Source Water Protection Program

  • David Jennings
    Washington State Department of Health
    Division of Environmental Health
    PO Box 47849
    Olymipa, Washington 98504-7849
    Phone: 360-236-3149  
    Email: david.jennings@doh.wa.gov

 

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Publications for Washington

Community Dynamics of Source Water Protection: The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe
Paper that examines how the source water assessment and protection programs of EPA intersect with tribal social, cultural and environmental factors at the local level.
Document Type: Publication
Date Published: Unknown
Ordinances for the State of Washington
Document Type: Publication
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Case Studies for Washington

    Title: Washington: Sauk-Suiattle Tribe
    Subtitle: Public Outreach is Key to Source Water Protection in Small Tribal Community 
    Case Study Type: Assessment and Protection 
    Description: The Washington Sauk-Suiattle tribe's ground water supply is threatened by septic systems and local forest harvesting activities. With help from Region 10 and Evergreen Rural Water of Washington, the Sauk-Suiattle Environmental Department developed a SWP plan. Key elements of the plan include coordinating with forest land owners to eliminate pesticide and herbicide use in the source water area, upgrading residents from septic systems to community waste water treatment, educating residents about septic system care and household hazardous materials, holding an annual community clean up day and providing household hazardous material recycling, and contingency planning. 


    Title: Washington: Tribal Projects
    Subtitle: Rural Water Association Assists Washington Tribes on Source Water Protection 
    Case Study Type: Assessment 
    Description: Evergreen Rural Water of Washington (ERWoW) has assisted six tribes serving 14 communities to develop SWP measures based on each community's specific needs and priority contamination threats. The tribal water systems developed measures that include the review and revision of tribal water and environmental rules; public education for residents, farmers and businesses about contamination risks and BMPs; new voluntary programs; and emergency contingency planning. 


    Title: Washington: Tumwater
    Subtitle: Contamination Event Spurs Public Involvement 
    Case Study Type: Assessment and Protection 
    Description: The City of Tumwater, Washington, draws ground water from three aquifers: the Vashon Advance Outwash, Quarternary Alluvial, and Tertiary-Quaternary Undifferentiated deposits. The Tumwater Water System (TWS) operates 16 wells, six storage tanks, and two pumping stations to supply the water needs of the 14,000 people who live there. Growing awareness of pollution has led to a great sense of concern for the public water supply. Citizens have expressed strong interest in source water protection issues, and public meetings on the subject are well attended.  


    Title: Washington: Upper Skagit Indian Tribe, Helmick Road Reservation
    Subtitle: EPA Grant Supports Protection and Contingency Planning 
    Case Study Type: Protection 
    Description: A 1993 WHP report for the Helmick Road Reservation, part of the Upper Skagit Indian Tribe (USIT) identified septic systems, stormwater runoff, agriculture, forests, and an abandoned coal mine as potential threats to the Tribe's ground water supply. In 2003, EPA provided funds to develop SWP measures and a contingency plan. The USIT created reports that compile information about tribal water assets, current and projected system uses, system deficiencies, proposed improvements, water and wastewater alternatives, emergency planning, and short- and long-term conservation strategies. 


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