§ 8.12.6. Water quality adjacent to drinking water reservoirs.


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  • Drinking water reservoirs must be given the highest achievable level of environmental protection.

    A.

    Stormwater from new developments can not be discharged into a drinking water supply reservoir unless water quality will not be impaired.

    B.

    Drinking water reservoir quality management reports addressing this standard must address water chemistry, biological contamination and sediment transport.

    C.

    The county health and environment department and the applicable water district or municipality will review drinking water reservoir quality management reports and recommend they be accepted or rejected prior to the public hearing process.