Source Water Protection Program – New Business Notification Process
It’s important to continually work together to protect our water sources and to reduce susceptibility to contamination from human activities. Source water protection is one of the most effective and efficient ways to protect drinking water quality. Your participation in the Source Water Protection Program (SWPP) New Business Notification process will help TMWA implement a multiple-barrier approach to keep our water supply clean and safe. By working cooperatively with local businesses, TMWA hopes to greatly limit, or even eliminate, instances in which easily-avoidable contamination threatens our water supply.
The process requires TMWA to be notified when new activities are planned within critical distances of sensitive water infrastructure, including its 90 groundwater wells, the Truckee River, and streams and creeks flowing into the river. This provides TMWA the opportunity to educate businesses about the presence of drinking-water infrastructure near their operations. This process equips businesses with the information needed to take the measures required to help prevent groundwater and surface water contamination.
Awareness about water supplies may help businesses to be more careful in their day-to- day operations to help prevent contamination of water supplies. TMWA may not be aware of activities located near water supplies that have the potential to contaminate our drinking water. Through the SWPP New Business Notification process, it is easier for TMWA to be aware of such activities and for businesses to get the information they need to properly manage any contaminants they may have on site. To help in the effort to protect our drinking water, ensure that your business is following all local, state, and federal regulations to prevent surface water and groundwater contamination.
SWPP New Business Notification Page
Helpful Links
Industrial and Commercial Stormwater Best Management Practices Handbook
NDEP Underground Storage Tank Resources