|
Water, Wastewater & Wetlands: Source Water Protection for Drinking Water Supplies
Groundwater Sources
Floor Drains: Model Regulation
Model language for local boards of health to use in creating regulations for floor drain controls. Updated June 2009.
MS Word 58 KB | PDF 38 KB
Floor Drains: Planning & implementation guidance
The following tips are designed to assist local officials with planning and implementing a floor drain control (regulation or bylaw) as required by 310 CMR 22.21(a)(8).
Web page
Underground Injection Control
In addition to floor drain controls, underground injection control protects water sources from contamination from other subsurface structures.
Web page
Groundwater Protection Model Regulations
By defining a purpose for this regulation, a municipality has the opportunity to consider the unique land use issues and problems that are of concern to their community. Boards of Health are encouraged to adapt these forms to specifically address their communities needs.
Model regulation:
MS Word 52 KB | PDF 34 KB
Model Groundwater Protection District Bylaw/Ordinance
Prior to adopting this Model, municipalities should compare the language of their existing protection controls (including any non-zoning controls) with the Wellhead Protection Regulations. Additionally, it is recommended communities consult with their municipal counsel prior to adoption.
MS Word 126 KB | PDF 50 KB
Hazardous Materials Management
A community's guide to developing & implementing a local regulation to protect drinking water resources.
MS Word 217 KB | PDF 391 KB
Horsekeeping: Managing animal care while protecting public health & drinking water supplies
View a set of MassDEP fact sheets that encourage best management practices for landowners with horses. These simple practices can prevent the contamination of water supplies in the Commonwealth.
Web page
Manure Management: Protecting Water Resources from Nutrient Pollution - A factsheet from the MA Department of Food & Agriculture
PDF 244 KB
Protecting Drinking Water with the Clean Water State Revolving Fund
Information from US EPA
US EPA Web site
Drinking Water Protection Tips
Septic systems and the incorrect storage of hazardous materials can affect local water supplies. Find out how you can prevent contamination.
Web page
Public Water System Award Winners
Winning systems are determined based on their compliance with state drinking water regulations. Find out how your system did!
Web page
Sample Water Supply Planning Checklist
This checklist was developed to provide local officials with a method for reviewing & commenting on projects prior to permitting them in water supply areas.
MS Word 40 KB | PDF 39 KB
What You Need to Know about Microbial Contamination
Bacteria, viruses, and protozoa can cause a number of waterborne diseases when ingested through your drinking water. Find out what protective measures you can take to control contamination.
Web page
Massachusetts Department of Food & Agriculture: Protecting Water Sources from Fertilizer
PDF 166 KB
The Massachusetts Water Management Act Program
The Water Management Act (M.G.L. c. 21G) became effective in March 1986, authorizing MassDEP to regulate the quantity of water withdrawn from both surface and groundwater supplies. The program uses the WMA to ensure adequate water supplies for current and future water needs.
Web page
Model Water Use Restriction Bylaw/Ordinance
Web page
Developing a Local Wellhead Protection Plan
MS Word 1 MB | PDF 44 KB
Impervious Surface Zoning Bylaw
Web page
Model Zone I Conservation Restriction for Water Supply Protection
Updated November 2009.
MS Word 144 KB | PDF 70 KB
Model Zone II Conservation Restriction for Water Supply Protection
Model Conservation Restriction for acquiring control of land in the Zone II. This model can be used with land acquisition permit application BRP WS-26. Updated November 2009.
MS Word 156 KB | PDF 78 KB
Model Grant of Easement for Non-Community Public Water Systems
Model easement for accessing and protecting the Zone I of a water supply, specifically for use by non-community systems (small systems such as schools, factories, commercial establishments, etc.).
MS Word 69 KB | PDF 33 KB
Massachusetts Forestry Best Management Practices Manual
Referenced in the Model Zone II Conservation Restriction, above
PDF 515 KB
Underground Storage Tank (UST) Program
Effective July 1, 2009, responsibility for administering the tank registration and compliance inspection provisions of the Massachusetts Underground Storage Tank Program will be transferred from the Department of Fire Safety to MassDEP. Regulations at 527 CMR 9.00 include provisions for protection of water supply sources in the vicinity of underground storage tanks.
Web page
Wellhead Protection Guidance: The Best Effort Requirement
Guidance on achieving compliance with DEP's Best Effort Requirement regulation, 2006
Web page
Wellhead Protection Tips for Small Public Water Systems
Web page | PDF 40 KB
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources Drinking Water Website
Web site
Massachusetts Department of Food & Agriculture Publication: Protecting Groundwater from Pesticides
PDF 279 KB
Tips for Small Systems
Wellhead Protection Tips for small system owners and operators
Web page
Back to Source Water Protection index | 
priorities & results
drinking water
