Kelly Hon MRWA Training Specialist July 2014 Michigan WHPP Goal - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Kelly Hon MRWA Training Specialist July 2014 Michigan WHPP Goal Safeguard public groundwater supply systems from potential sources of contamination through wise land-use planning and management Michigan Rural Water Association

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Kelly Hon MRWA Training Specialist July 2014

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Michigan WHPP Goal

Safeguard public groundwater supply systems from potential sources of contamination through wise land-use planning and management

Michigan Rural Water Association www.mrwa.net

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Seven Elements

  • 1. Roles and Responsibilities
  • 2. Wellhead Protection Area Delineation
  • 3. Potential Sources of Contamination
  • 4. New Wells
  • 5. Contingency Planning
  • 6. Wellhead Protection Area Management
  • 7. Public Education and Participation

Michigan Rural Water Association www.mrwa.net

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Management Strategies

Strategies that will

protect and manage land use and planning within the WHPA.

Strategies should be

identified based on the types of land use in the WHPA.

Michigan Rural Water Association www.mrwa.net

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Examples for Business & Industry

  • Zoning Ordinances
  • Site Plan Review Standards
  • Environmental Permits Checklist
  • Pollution Prevention Programs
  • Brownfield Redevelopment Initiatives
  • Onsite Visits
  • Searching and Plugging Abandoned Wells
  • Education and Outreach Programs

Michigan Rural Water Association www.mrwa.net

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Examples for Agriculture

  • Michigan Clean Sweep Program
  • Michigan Emergency Tube/ Emergency Planning
  • Farm* A* Syst and Crop* A* Syst
  • Conservation Reserve Programs (CRP)
  • Pollution Prevention
  • Searching and Plugging Abandoned Wells
  • Education and Outreach Programs

Michigan Rural Water Association www.mrwa.net

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Examples for Homeowners

  • Zoning Ordinances
  • Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
  • Home* A* Syst
  • Education and Outreach Programs
  • Searching and Plugging Abandoned Wells

Michigan Rural Water Association www.mrwa.net

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Master Plan Policy Statement

Michigan Rural Water Association www.mrwa.net

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Site Plan Review Standards for Drinking Water Protection

Michigan Rural Water Association www.mrwa.net

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City of Gladwin—WHP incorporated into the Site Plan Review

Michigan Rural Water Association www.mrwa.net

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City of Big Rapids—Hazardous Reporting Form

Incorporated Hazardous Reporting Form into the Site Plan Review Standards.

Michigan Rural Water Association www.mrwa.net

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Environmental Permits Checklist

Michigan Rural Water Association www.mrwa.net

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WHP Zoning Ordinance

Michigan Rural Water Association www.mrwa.net

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Abandoned Well Ordinance

Michigan Rural Water Association www.mrwa.net

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City of Vassar—Abandoned Well Ordinance

Michigan Rural Water Association www.mrwa.net

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City of Jackson—Abandoned Well Program

Michigan Rural Water Association www.mrwa.net

The City located and abandoned 377 wells with funding through the Michigan Abandoned Well Management Program

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Abandoned Well Templates

Michigan Rural Water Association www.mrwa.net

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Village of Breckenridge—Annual Well Inspection Form

Michigan Rural Water Association www.mrwa.net

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City of Mason--Resolution

Michigan Rural Water Association www.mrwa.net

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Eagle Harbor Township (U.P)— Purchase of Property

Michigan Rural Water Association www.mrwa.net

 Utilized their delineation and obtained a DNR

Trust Fund grant to:  purchase sensitive property  establish a public access park with restrictive use to protect their aquifer

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Village of Paw Paw and Village of Holly— Awareness of WHPA’s in Planning Process

Michigan Rural Water Association www.mrwa.net

 The Village of Holly developed

maps that included their zoning map and an overlain map of the WHPA.

 The Village of Paw Paw had

large scale delineation maps printed and placed in areas where planning decisions are made.

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Because all concerns are not adequately covered by state and county regulations….. Communities need to develop management strategies designed to fit their community’s needs.

Michigan Rural Water Association www.mrwa.net

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Public Education: Importance

 Increases local support and awareness  Ensures WHPP success and longevity  Lessens the likelihood of drinking water

contamination through better managed PWSS

 Better prepares and equips communities to

deal with contamination in the event of an emergency

Michigan Rural Water Association www.mrwa.net

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MRWA Public Education Checklist

Michigan Rural Water Association www.mrwa.net

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WHPA Road Signs

Michigan Rural Water Association www.mrwa.net

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City of Evart—Sign Design Contest

Michigan Rural Water Association www.mrwa.net

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City of Ionia—Interactive WHP CD

 Groundwater Basics  Household Waste Management

(Virtual House Tour)

 Ionia’s Wellhead Protection

Program and Program Plan

 Residential Water Conservation

Techniques

Michigan Rural Water Association www.mrwa.net

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City of Mt. Pleasant—Website

Michigan Rural Water Association www.mrwa.net

www.mt-pleasant.org/depts/watertreat/WTP%20Web%20Flash/wellheadprotection/main.html

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City of Davison—Essay Contest for WHP

City of Davison Wellhead Protection Program $500 Scholarship Purpose: In an effort to protect a community’s drinking water, the 1986 amendments to the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act provided for the establishment of Wellhead Protection Programs (WHPPs) designed to be locally initiated and implemented. The City of Davison designed such a program in an effort to safeguard its drinking water and encourage public involvement. Amount of Scholarship: One first place scholarship ($500) awarded annually. Application Procedure:s 1. Qualifications of the applicant: A. Must be a college-bound high school junior or senior. 2. Procedure for filing: A. Submit an essay that addresses the question “What could each person do to save or protect the public water supply system?” The essay is to be a minimum of 300 words and a maximum of 500, typed, double- spaced, and one-inch margins. B. Include in your essay why you think your idea would be effective, how you would get others to participate, and how you would go about promoting your suggestion. C. Complete and attach the scholarship application form. 3. Method of Selection: 1. Judges from the City of Davison WHPP Committee will judge the essay’s content on originality, depth of knowledge, practicality, and ease of implementation. 4. Deadline for filing: A. The application and essay must be postmarked by April 1, 2009. 5. Award of Scholarship: A. The scholarship is contingent upon your acceptance to a chosen college. B. The award will be drafted in your name and the name of the college or university to which you have been admitted. TIPS *Observe the application deadline of April 1, 2009. Proofread everything. Check for spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Michigan Rural Water Association www.mrwa.net

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Enviroscape Models

Michigan Rural Water Association www.mrwa.net

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Groundwater Models

Michigan Rural Water Association www.mrwa.net

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Groundwater Models Demonstrations

Michigan Rural Water Association www.mrwa.net

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Village of Paw Paw—School Presentations

Michigan Rural Water Association www.mrwa.net

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City of Harrison—Teacher Training

Michigan Rural Water Association www.mrwa.net

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City of Battle Creek—Teacher Training Camp

Michigan Rural Water Association www.mrwa.net

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City of Battle Creek—Children’s Water Fest

Michigan Rural Water Association www.mrwa.net

Billy B., Groundwater Simulator Demonstrations, Edible Aqui-Flurry Sessions, Gooey Garbage and more!

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Groundwater Management Board— MSU Children’s Water Fest

Michigan Rural Water Association www.mrwa.net

  • 18th Annual Children's Water Festival was held in May 2014
  • Event is sponsored by the GMB and local businesses
  • Educate 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students on the importance of water

conservation and protection.

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Village of Quincy—Water Quality Day

Michigan Rural Water Association www.mrwa.net

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City of Charlotte—Collaborating River Cleanup Day with WHP

Michigan Rural Water Association www.mrwa.net

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City of South Lyon—Collaboration with Local Groups

Michigan Rural Water Association www.mrwa.net

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Water and Wastewater Plant Tours

Michigan Rural Water Association www.mrwa.net

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City of Mason—T-Shirt Design Contest

Michigan Rural Water Association www.mrwa.net

2010 Winner 2011 Winner

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Village of Holly—Calendar Contest

Michigan Rural Water Association www.mrwa.net

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NEWSPAPER ARTICLES

Michigan Rural Water Association www.mrwa.net

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City of Kalamazoo—Movie Ads

Since 2006, the City rotated Cinema Ads at the Kalamazoo 10 Theater and “still” ads at the Kalamazoo Rave 14 Theater.

Michigan Rural Water Association www.mrwa.net

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City of South Lyon—Videos

Michigan Rural Water Association www.mrwa.net

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City of Jackson—Movie Night

Michigan Rural Water Association www.mrwa.net

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Village of Mattawan — WHP Coloring Book

Michigan Rural Water Association www.mrwa.net

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Village of Milford—WHP Paraphernalia

Michigan Rural Water Association www.mrwa.net

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MRWA Materials: Placemats

Michigan Rural Water Association www.mrwa.net

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Placemat Designs…Other Unique Ideas

Michigan Rural Water Association www.mrwa.net

City of Charlotte—8th Grade Project Village of Millington—5th Grade Contest

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Placemat Designs…Other Unique Ideas

Michigan Rural Water Association www.mrwa.net

City of Vassar– 6th Grade Project

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MRWA Materials: Brochures

Michigan Rural Water Association www.mrwa.net

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MRWA Materials: Article Series

MRWA Materials: Article Series

Michigan Rural Water Association www.mrwa.net

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MRWA Materials: Cable Access Channel

Michigan Rural Water Association www.mrwa.net

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  • After the Storm
  • Available at: http://www.clu-

in.org/search/t.focus/id/602/ Other Items for Cable Access Channel

Michigan Rural Water Association www.mrwa.net

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Science North Productions

Other Items for Cable Access Channel

Michigan Rural Water Association www.mrwa.net

Michigan Section AWWA Productions

http://sciencenorth.ca/exhibits ales/video-water.aspx

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Materials Available

MDEQ

  • Booklets

 “The Power to Protect: Planning and Managing Land Uses in the Wellhead Protection Area”  “Teaming Up for Quality Drinking Water”

  • Brochures
  • Packets

 Agricultural Management Packets  Education and Outreach Packets

  • Guidance Documents
  • Fact Sheets

 “Zoning For Wellhead Protection”  “On-site Wastewater Systems With Sand Filters: Maintenance Needs For Groundwater Protection”  “State & County Environmental Permits Checklist: An Administrative Tool For Intergovernmental Communication”  “Storm Water Infiltration: Considerations for Michigan Communities”  “Pollution Prevention at Small Commercial & Industrial Facilities”  “How To Locate Abandoned Wells”

Michigan Rural Water Association www.mrwa.net

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Materials Available cont.

 EPA

  • Posters
  • Brochures
  • Fact Sheets

 MRWA

  • Education and Outreach Examples and Ideas Packet
  • Placemats (Surface Water & Groundwater)
  • Brochures (WHPP & Abandoned Well Hazards)
  • Article Series for Drinking Water Protection (9

Articles for Newsletters/Newspapers/Website/etc.)

  • Planning and Zoning Templates (Ordinances, Site Plan

Reviews, Environmental Permits Checklist)

Michigan Rural Water Association www.mrwa.net

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Materials Available cont.

 Other Organizations

  • Groundwater Foundation
  • American Water Works Association (AWWA) & Member

Organizations

  • Water Environment Federation & Member

Organizations

  • MSU Extension Offices
  • Local Conservation Districts
  • Others

Michigan Rural Water Association www.mrwa.net

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Why Participate?

INCREASE drinking water protection and

management through education and awareness efforts

AND

DECREASE the likelihood of your drinking

water supply becoming contaminated

Michigan Rural Water Association www.mrwa.net

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Funding

 Michigan Wellhead Protection Grant Program

  • October 1—September 30 of each year
  • 50/50 grant match
  • Previous Expenditures Available

 MI Surface Water Intake Protection Grant

Program

  • Available in Fiscal Year 2014
  • Communities can receive $10,000 to $20,000 with a

50% match

  • Funding amount will be based on susceptibility rating

from the 2003 assessments

Michigan Rural Water Association www.mrwa.net

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Contact Information

Kelly Hon

Michigan Rural Water Association Main Office: 989-539-4111 Mobile: 989-621-2361 Email: kellyhon1@yahoo.com

Michigan Rural Water Association www.mrwa.net

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QUESTIONS?

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Michigan Rural Water Association www.mrwa.net