Table 4a
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COMMENT |
Purchase/Donation of Property | Generally done in partnership with nonprofit land conservation organization |
Implementation of Best Management Practices | Guidelines for proper operation to minimize contamination |
Ground Water Monitoring | Serves as "early warning" detection system |
Household Hazardous Waste Collection | Used to prevent improper disposal |
Public Education | Informs residents/businesses of link between land use and ground water quality and methods of pollution prevention |
Table
4b
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COMMENT |
Zoning Ordinances | Examples: overlay zoning, large-lot zoning, open space/cluster zoning, special permitting, transfer of development rights, design/operating standards |
Subdivision Controls | Examples: drainage controls, limiting impervious surfaces |
Health Regulations | Well accepted purview of government to ensure protection of ground water |
(Adapted from Coughlin et al., 1992; US EPA, 1989; Witten et al., 1995 )
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