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Model Groundwater Protection District Bylaw/Ordinance
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Groundwater, Wellhead Protection, and Surface Water Supplies
Detailed information about protecting drinking water supplies for Town Officials and Public Water Suppliers
Table of Contents
Model Ordinances, Bylaws and Regulations
Groundwater and Wellhead Protection
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Model Conservation Restriction to Protect Public Groundwater Wells
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This Model Conservation Restriction (CR) is designed to assist public water suppliers and municipalities in protecting land located in Zones I, II, III or Interim Wellhead Protection Areas (IWPA) of public drinking water wells.
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Wellhead Protection Guidance: Best Effort Requirement (310 CMR 22.21(1))
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Model Conservation Restriction for Zone I of Public Groundwater Wells
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This document is designed to assist public water suppliers in controlling the Zone I of their public well.
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Small System Wellhead Protection Plan Checklist
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Large System Wellhead Protection Plan Checklist
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Clean Water Fact Sheet
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How residents can help keep the water supply clean.
Surface Water Supplies
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Model Conservation Restriction to Protect Public Surface Water Supplies
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This Model Conservation Restriction (CR) is designed to assist public water suppliers and municipalities in protecting land located in Zones A, B and C of surface waters used for public drinking water.
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Response to Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus Mosquito Control Aerial Spray Events, 2019
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This report summarizes MassDEP's surface water quality sampling effort after mosquito control aerial spray events in August and September, 2019. The effort was conducted in response to MDPH's issuance of a "Certification of Public Health Hazard that requires Pesticide Application to Protect Public Health."
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Response to Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus Mosquito Control Aerial Spray Events 2020
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This report summarizes MassDEP's surface water quality sampling effort after mosquito control aerial spray events in August, 2020. The effort was conducted in response to MDPH's issuance of a "Certification of Public Health Hazard that requires Pesticide Application to Protect Public Health."
Forms, Checklists and Templates
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Sample Letter to Residences and Businesses Located in the Zone I or IWPA
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MassDEP Approval Required to Acquire or Release Land
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