Handbook for developing watershed plans to restore and protect our waters 2. Handbook of groundwater protection and cleanup policies for. Geological survey techniques of water resources investigation, book 8. Guidelines for groundwater protection in australia department of. In addition, the few dumps where wastes are excavated such as one of the dumps at ta21. Epa concluded that releases of pollutants to groundwater are categorically excluded from the acts permitting requirements because congress explicitly left regulation of discharges to groundwater to the states. Handbook of ground water protection and cleanup policies for rcra. Sets out the general principles of risk assessments and control measures covering. Groundwater protection plan for small businesses a groundwater protection plan gpp for your business is required by wvdep. Groundwater environmental protection agency, ireland. The environmental protection agency epa issued the. Comment from robert h concerned citizens for nuclear.
Iepa conducts a groundwater protection program with a mission of restoring. The source water assessment and protection program was a follow up to the wellhead protection program which originated as part of the 1986 amendments to the federal safe drinking water act. Fire protection service providers responsibilities. Protecting these drinking water sources is key to sustaining safe drinking water supplies. The primary purpose of the gpp is to make the business operator aware that groundwater, by law, must be protected. Groundwater quality protection program groundwater illinois. Guidance on remedial investigations under cercla, us epa 060185. Volume 1 lays out the legal and regulatory framework for the. Citizens guide to groundwater protection epa 440690004. For permitted tsdfs, a groundwater monitoring program consists of three. The underground injection control program uicp was elaborated for waste disposal or fluid storage under the sdwa rules. Both this presentation and the handbook of groundwater protection and cleanup policies for rcra corrective action were produced by epas office of solid waste, permits and state program division in conjunction with epa region iii. United states environmental protection agency oswer. Ground water epa625687016 and protection of public water supplies from groundwater contamination epa625485016.
Handbook on implementation for water services authorities for public water supplies 3 issue no. Guidelines for the assessment and management of groundwater. The fy 2014 2018 epa strategic plan the plan advances this mission, supports implementation of the administrations and the epas priorities, and will be used routinely by. Ground water monitoring requirements for hazardous waste. Sample collectors handbook drinking water compliance. This document provides guidance on the technical assessments that are needed to authorise discharges to groundwater, as a means of satisfying the requirements of the european communities environmental objectives groundwater. It contains a summary of the flow of contaminants from a land disposal site, the remedial actions available for site cleanup, and a methodology by. The environment agencys approach to groundwater protection ref. Read more about the appropriate handling and disposal of asbestos.
In many rural parts of the state, groundwater is the primary source of drinking water for our citizens. Cluin handbook of groundwater protection and cleanup. It gave authority to the environmental protection agency epa to develop primary and secondary standards for different contaminants. Understand their responsibilities in relation to wells as set out by the groundwater protection regulation under the water sustainability act. This handbook will assist public water supplies in implementing the requirements of the illinois environmental protection agencys drinking water regulations. These guidelines for the assessment and management of groundwater contamination the gu del nes outl ne a bestpract ce framework for assess ng and manag ng contam nated groundwater n nsw. In order to reach us, please contact ohio epas main phone line at 614 6443020 or the main line for the division or office you are trying to reach. This document is an update to the original version dated september. It contains a summary of the flow of contaminants from a land disposal site, the remedial actions available for site cleanup, and a methodology by which a preliminary remedial action plan can be developed for a specific site. Federal laws on groundwater protection environmental health. Environmental protection agencys epas mission is to protect human health and the environment. Sample collectors handbook introduction 1 introduction in order for a public water supply to provide a safe, clean, adequate supply of water to the consumer, it must be properly constructed. Ground water epa 625687016 and protection of public water supplies from groundwater contamination epa 625485016.
The handbook of suggested practices for the design and installation of ground water monitoring wells is intended to assist personnel involved with the design, construction, and installation of ground water monitoring wells. The united states environmental protection agency provided funding through a. Handbook of groundwater protection and cleanup policies for rcra corrective action speakers. Environmental regulations handbook for small communities epa. Mineral exploration drill holes are not regulated by the gwpr but are regulated by the health, safety and reclamation code for mines in british columbia 2008 wells that access deep groundwater for use in extracting oil and gas in northeast b. Efforts to remove or mitigate the contaminated groundwater are challenging and expensive. Although extensively revised, volume i was obtained from previous publications, handbook. Handbook of groundwater protection and cleanup policies for the resource conservation and recovery act rcra corrective action. Mar 14, 2017 how the environment agency carries out government policy for groundwater and adopts a riskbased approach where legislation allows.
This handbook was produced by epas office of solid waste, permits and state program division in conjunction with epa region iii. A groundwater protection handbook for local officials. Guidance for cleaning up groundwater, soil and air at. The stormwater handbook was revised and updated in february 2008 in accordance with revisions to the wetlands regulations, 310 cmr 10. The handbook of groundwater protection contains the environmental protection agencys epas latest interpretation of policies on such topics as cleanup goals, the role of groundwater use, point of compliance, source control, and monitored natural attenuation. Look for information on the epas site contamination index.
The fy 2014 2018 epa strategic plan the plan advances this mission, supports implementation of the administrations and the epas priorities, and will be used routinely by the agencys senior. A handbook for new and existing groundwater guardian teams with tips on how to get started and keep the momentum rolling. Many of the source water ideas and actions originated in wellhead protection. The corrective action program requires such facilities to conduct. Center for watershed protection 8390 main street, second floor ellicott city, md 21043. Summarises the drinking water safety plan dwsp approach as advocated by the world health organisation who and adopted and recommended by the environment protection agency the epa. Federal laws on groundwater protection environmental. The handbook of groundwater protection contains the environmental protection agencys epa s latest interpretation of policies on such topics as cleanup goals, the role of groundwater use, point of compliance, source control, and monitored natural attenuation. Although the handbook focuses on rcra corrective action, epa believes the plain language of the policy descriptions, and the internet links to. Illinois environmental protection agency, illinois state geological survey, and.
Explore this site to learn the basics of source water protection, including assessment and implementation, and how you can help protect the source of your drinking water. Handbook of groundwater protection and cleanup policies for rcra corrective action groundwater cleanup levels, pg. Ntnc water supplier to develop a source protection plan spp for. Pennsylvania geologic surveys the geology of pennsylvanias groundwater. Wellhead protection program arizona department of adeq. Us epa, oswer, office of resource conservation and recovery subject. Appendix a statement of work united states environmental.
This guidance document does not impose any requirements or. We intend to update this handbook periodically as the united states environmental protection agency usepa and subsequently the illinois pollution control board promulgates and the illinois epa publishes new and revised drinking water regulations. Petrol stations require epa licences from 1 january 2020. The overall purpose of this study is to understand the relationship between hydraulic fracturing and drinking water resources. Intended to assist personnel involved with the design, construction, and installation of groundwater monitoring wells.
However, where information is available to identify the critical toxic effect for noncarcinogens, only hazard quotients associated with similar critical effects target organs are combined. Management strategies are based on the information and priorities set forth in that document. Drinking water comes from ground water aquifers, streams, rivers, and lakes. Recently, our coworkers in the division of water published information on the groundwater protection plan gpp regulation, 401 kar 5.
Handbook of groundwater protection and cleanup policies for the resource conservation and recovery act rcra corrective action this handbook is designed to help regulators, members of the regulated community, and members of the public find and understand epa policies on protecting and cleaning up groundwater at facilities subject to corrective. Environment protection agency epa has issued a broad set of groundwater protection. Analogous to the cercla national contingency plan ncp, these proposed rules were both technically and. The ohio corrective action plan cap provides the framework for the division of hazardous waste management dhwm implementation of the rcra corrective action program. The epa is responsible for the control of stormwater pollution through the environment protection act 1993 the act. Tmdls developed by dec include implementation sections. Methane digester study watershed plan regional groundwater protection plan. Shakopee public utilities has completed the development of their wellhead protection plan. Handbook for developing watershed plans to restore and. The plan by nmed and lanl is to leave the hazardous and mixed wastes under a dirt cover at practically all of the legacy waste dump sites at lanl.
Other important parts are the inventory of all operations processes, materials, and other activities that. United states environmental protection agency oswer directive. The nsw environment protection authority epa will use these guidelines to assess applications for new or varied landfill licences under the protection of the environment operations act 1997 and to assess issues that arise during the operational and postclosure periods of landfills. Developing your stormwater pollution prevention plan. This document does not focus on specific regulatory requirements, but instead presents. Groundwater protection an overview sciencedirect topics. As a precautionary response to covid19, ohio epa is currently operating with most staff working remotely. This handbook and the accompanying documents are designed to help regulators, members of the regulated community, or members of the public find and understand epa policies on protecting and cleaning up groundwater at resource conservation and recovery act rcra corrective action facilities. On april 15, 2019, epa issued an interpretative statement clarifying the application of cwa permitting requirements to groundwater.
Groundwater protection regulation province of british columbia. Ground water and wellhead protection handbook epa nepis. An epa guidance document for groundwater classification as a followup to the epa groundwater protection strategy. Rather, the sources ofauthority and requirements for addressing groundwater contamination are the. The state water resources control board approved an ambitious, longterm plan to address the buildup of salt and nitrates in central valley groundwater basins and surface water, and ensure delivery of clean drinking water to disadvantaged communities until impaired aquifers are restored. Apr 12, 2012 recently, our coworkers in the division of water published information on the groundwater protection plan gpp regulation, 401 kar 5.
Contributing authors include guy tomassoni from the corrective action. Epas cap and takes advantage of flexibility in the u. Epas handbook for groundwater protection contains a comprehensive discussion of regulations, guidelines and policies applicable to the corrective action program. The united states environmental protection agency provided funding through a 106 grant. Planning, budget and results jobs and internships headquarters offices. These plans use a watershed based approach and document point. Storm water management technical guidance ohio epa.
Environmental protection agency epa signed a record of decision for the portland harbor superfund site site on january 3, 2017 rod that selected remedial actions for the inriver portion of the site from approximately river miles rms 1. The environmental protection agency have published guidance on the authorisation of discharges to groundwater. Therefore, it is crucial that we monitor and protect our groundwater supply. Phase iiidesign of a groundwater protection management plan suitable for local. Epa announced the promulgation of final corrective action requirements in july 1985 29 and december 1987 30. Airnow obtaining air quality information is important for planning. Environmental protection agency epa, it costs about. Handbook of suggested practices for the design and installation of. Generic groundwater protection plan for construction sites to be considered a groundwater protection plan gpp which can be implemented, this document must be completed in full.
We safeguard environmental quality, consistent with the social and economic needs of the state, so as to protect health, welfare, property and the quality of life. Epa s handbook for groundwater protection contains a comprehensive discussion of regulations, guidelines and policies applicable to the corrective action program. National oil and hazardous substances pollution contingency plan 40 cfr part 300. It provides the regulatory framework to protect the south australian environment and is supported through a suite of subordinate legislation and regulatory tools including the environment protection water quality policy 2015. Groundwater protection must be a high priority in zones where contamination can. Handbook of groundwater protection and cleanup policies. Volume 1 lays out the legal and regulatory framework for the handbook. The handbook is intended to be used as a reference tool for well owners and industry practitioners to. Handbook for developing watershed plans to restore and protect our waters 3. Handbook of suggested practices for the design and. Groundwater, volume 1 groundwater and contamination handbook.
The intent of this note is to share many examples of groundwater cleanup approaches being implemented around the country that are consistent with the protective yet flexible policy framework provided in the handbook of groundwater protection and cleanup policies for resource conservation and recovery act corrective actions. The federal safe drinking water act sdwa of 1974 was originally designed to ensure the safety of drinking water supplies. Learn about groundwater in pennsylvania dep groundwater pennsylvanias cool resource. Guidance documents general epa guidance documents 1. Email with examples of corrective action cleanup approaches. The handbook ties all 15 different topics together with an overall groundwater protection and cleanup strategy that emphasizes a phased, resultsbased approach to cleaning up contaminated groundwater. The plan identifies potential sources of contamination that could pollute local groundwater wells and enter the communitys water supply. Protection planning processes are at an early stage of evolution in australia. This plan is designed to protect the groundwater aquifers that supply the shakopee municipal drinking water wells. United states environmental protection agency epa to conduct research to examine the relationship between hydraulic fracturing and drinking water resources. We intend to update the handbook periodically as the united states environmental protection agency usepa and subsequently the illinois pollution control board promulgates and the.
Do the states have laws or programs to protect ground water. Links to the handbook of groundwater protection, which contains the epas policies on cleanup goals, the role of groundwater use, point of compliance and. A lesson plan and activities from epa for teachers on acid rain. Smart about water training resources tool kit additional resources. Handbook of groundwater protection and cleanup policies for rcra corrective action for facilities subject to corrective action under subtitle c of the resource conservation and recovery act as described on page x of the introduction, epa intends to keep this handbook current.
Massachusetts stormwater handbook and stormwater standards. This handbook is directed toward technical personnel in federal, state, regional, and municipal agencies involved in the cleanup of hazardous waste disposal sites, industrial surface impoundments, and municipal, industrial, and combined landfills. Ground water handbook corrective action wastes us epa. If you are working with our staff on a current project and you know the name of the employee you are working with, email them at firstname. United states environmental protection agency office of.
Guidelines for ground water classification under the epa ground water protection strategy, december 1986 us epa archive document author. Environmental protection agency epa, the states, or the regulated community. Guidelines for ground water classification under the epa. If a portion of this plan does not apply to your facility is should be marked not applicable or na. Groundwater can become contaminated through our land use activities, as illustrated by the arrow in the red oval in the figure above. Stormwater wet pond and wetland management guidebook based on material originally produced by. This groundwater management plan was completed subsequent to the completion of the smsc wellhead protection plan. Volume i, ground water and contamination, will be followed by volume ii, methodology. For additional information on the program, please visit here.
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