Source Water Protection Activity Guide

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Use any of the following drop-down menus to navigate through the guide. Choosing a potential contaminant source category from the drop-down menu will narrow your potential contaminant source choices. Choosing a protection activity category from the drop-down menu will narrow your protection activity choices.


Contaminant Type


Potential Contaminant Source Category Potential Contaminant Source


Protection Activity Category Protection Activity



Railroad

Potential Contaminant Source

Freight trains carrying hazardous materials can release contaminants during a one-time accidental release or slowly via leaking rail cars. Also, weed management practices along train tracks can impact water quality if contaminants leach into the ground or enter surface water from stormwater runoff. Improper fueling practices can also lead to leaks and spills.



Possible Protection Activities:

Potential Contaminants:
  • IOC, VOC, SOC

    Resources for this Source:
  • Stormwater Maintenance
    Maintenance descriptions and EPA resources and state BMP manuals and maintenance information.

Related Sources:

Categories:

  • Commercial/Industrial
  • Residential/Municipal