Public Drinking Water Systems
WORKING GROUP REPORT
Working Group Members
- Denise Kalakay, Lane Council of Governments (WORK GROUP LEAD)
- Scott Shine, Lane Council of Governments
- Tom Pattee, Oregon Department of Human Services Drinking Water Program
- Dennis Boeger, Poage Engineering
- Tim Bunnell, Community Development Superintendent for the City of Harrisburg
- Faye Stewart, Lane County Commissioner
GOAL STATEMENT
Public Drinking Water Systems Working Group
- Outreach and Education Increase public awareness of drinking water vulnerability, what can be done to protect drinking water, and what resources are available to protect drinking water. Develop new materials and/or distribute materials that are already available to increase public awareness of drinking water issues and motivate voluntary action to protect drinking water
- Financial Incentives Help landowners and businesses to implement drinking water protection strategies by establishing incentives that lessen economic barriers and assisting interested parties in acquiring resources to implement protection strategies
- Recognition Programs Recognize and promote actions that are being taken to protect drinking water in order to build a positive reputation for those taking actions and to encourage other drinking water protection activities
- Regulation and Enforcement Work with regulatory authorities to provide prioritized, focused, and customized enforcement efforts for regulated and permitted activities within the five year time-of-travel drinking water protection areas
- Water Conservation Increase water conservation in public and private operations by emphasizing cost-savings and through the use of best management practices, resource sharing, and education.
- Technical Assistance and Training Opportunities Supplement existing employee training programs and provide GWMA-specific information to trainers. Seek out technical assistance opportunities related to drinking water protection and coordinate with interested organizations to provide assistance to farmers, businesses, employees, and homeowners.
- Zoning/Health Ordinances Encourage land use planning and public health procedures that prevent or minimize groundwater contamination. Provide examples of drinking water protection measures to city and county public officials.
Working Group History
