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Table 4a
WHPA Non-Regulatory Management Approaches

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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
WHPA Regulatory Management Approaches

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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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