Background Information: The "Model Policies" contained below were created by the Groundwater Protection Action Plan Task Force. This task force was composed of municipal representatives, township representatives, residents, county staff, local businesses, and environmental groups. These policies are not intended to be a one-size-fits-all, but rather, a compilation of the best available information for consistent groundwater protection. It is the intention of the Task Force that all local governments, as well as the County Board, will consider each individual policy and modify these policies to address their individual needs as applicable.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
County of McHenry "Approved" Resolution
Model Resolution for Municipalities
Water Quantity & Water Quality Protection
Section 1: Groundwater Recharge
Introduction
Appendices:
Appendix A: Sensitive Aquifer Recharge Areas Map
Appendix B: Sensitive Aquifer Recharge Areas Map Descriptor
Appendix C: Wisconsin Runoff Rules NR 151 Subchapter III
Appendix D: Potential Sources of Contamination Categorized by Land Use
Appendix E: Sensitive Aquifer Recharge Areas Policy: Subcommittee
Recommendations
Section 2: Water Conservation
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Conserving Water Used for Agricultural Irrigation
Chapter 3: Conserving Water Used by Golf Courses
Chapter 4: Conserving Water Used in Industrial and Commercial Facilities
Chapter 5: Conserving Water Used for Landscape Irrigation
Chapter 6: Conserving Water for Domestic and Non-Industrial Public Use
Appendices:
Appendix A: Water use Sector Data, sources and basis of estimation
Appendix B: Regional Water Supply Plan – CMAP
Appendix C: References used throughout chapter
Appendix D: Sub-sectors of industrial and commercial facilities
Appendix E: Examples of homeowners and businesses best
management practices
Appendix F: Example of “Sustainable Landscape Certification Checklist”
Appendix G: Calculating indoor and outdoor water use
Appendix H: Examples of Conservation Oriented Rates
Section 3: Conservation Design
Introduction
Standards and Procedures
Attachment:
Attachment A: Conservation Design Pamphlet
Section 4: Protection of Water Dependent Ecosystems
Introduction and Model Policy
Section 5: Wastewater
Introduction and Model Policy
Attachment:
Attachment A: Water Reuse Model Ordinance
Section 6: Water Quality
Introduction and Model Policy
Attachments:
Attachment A: Coal Tar Sealants Model Ordinance
Supporting Documents:
Coal Tar Exemption Form
Collection & analysis of samples for Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
in Dust & Other Solids Related to Sealed and Unseald Pavement
from 10 Cities Across the US, 2005-07
Attachment B: Phosphorous Model Ordinance
Additional Resources:
Wisconsin Phosphorous Ordinance
Attachment C: Medication Disposal Model Policy
Section 7: Pollution Prevention
Introduction and Model Policy
Attachments:
Attachment A: Groundwater Protection Regulations— Chemical
Substance Controls Model Ordinance
Attachment B: Environmental Protection Agency—Envirofacts Master
Chemical Integrator: Chemical References Index
Attachment C: Hazardous Substances List from Village of Fox River Grove
Section 8: Winter Snow and Ice Operations
Introduction and Model Policy
Appendices:
Appendix A: McHenry County Snow and Ice Control Handbook
Appendix B: Winter Parking Lot and Sidewalk Maintenance Manual
Appendix C: Operators Flip Chart
Appendix D: The Snow Fighters Handbook
Appendix E: Residential Deicing Brochure
Appendix F: Managing Snow and Ice Control Operations Workshop
Supporting Documents:
Calibration Chart
IRMA - Snow and Ice Powerpoint
Application Rates
Water Supply Planning
Section 9: Water Supply Planning and Standards
Introduction and Model Policy
Attachments:
Attachment A: Illinois Federal Regulations on Drinking Water
Attachment B: Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
Attachment C: Source Water Assessment Summary
Attachment D: Drinking Water Report
Attachment E: County Regulations for Abandoned Wells
Attachment F: Water Use Act of 1983 (WUA)
Attachment G: Cross-Connection Control Rules and Regulations
Attachment H: Water Use Reporting Standards
Attachment I: Notification System for the installation of New and Proposed
High Capacity Wells (to be developed)
Section 10: Drought Planning and Management
Introduction and Model Policy
Attachment:
Attachment A: Urban Drought Guidebook
Contingency Planning
Section 11: Water Supply Contingency Planning
Introduction and Model Policy
Attachments:
Attachment A: Loss of Water Guide
Attachment B: Illinois Water and Wastewater Response Network (ILWARN)
Attachment C:Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network (IPWMAN)
Education and Outreach
Section 12: Education and Outreach Materials
*Publisher files avaialble upon request
Brochures
Winter Snow and Ice Removal
Medication Disposal
Water Conservation
Pollution Prevention
Lawn Care
Raingardens and Xeriscaping
SupportingDocuments:
Rain Garden Resource Links
Rain Gardens - NRCS
Wetlands
Floodplains
Fliers
Coal Tar Sealants
Phosphorus
Proper Disposal of Animal Waste
Handbooks
McHenry County Snow and Ice Handbook
Pamphlets
Conservation Design Pamphlet
Glossary
Glossary: Acronyms, Definitions, and Organizations