This program assists local communities utilizing groundwater and surface water for their municipal drinking water supply systems in protecting their water source. A source water protection program minimizes the potential for contamination by identifying and protecting the area that contributes water to municipal water supply source.
A source water protection program also includes management strategies to reduce contamination risk, contingency and new source planning, and public education and outreach.
EGLE's source water protection program includes identification of areas where groundwater is used to supply drinking water to communities.
