There are Inventory quarry areas and determine the extent of mined areas that are draining into the surface water limestone quarries source. Note: quarries are usually areas of enhanced ground water recharge because water in pits soaks into located in the the ground. Contact WVDHHR SWAP at 304-558-2981 for assistance on obtaining mapping and identifying vicinity of the ZCC. potential threats. Visit the WV Geological and Economic Survey at http://www.wvgs.wvnet.edu/ to view or While limestone request mapping, directly. itself would not be expected to be harmful to source Limestone Quarry water, vehicles and industrial Once aware of existing quarries, participate in public comments periods before WVDEP issues mining permits equipment for those areas. For more information on the public comment process and WVDEP program, concerned citizens associated with can visit: http://www.dep.wv.gov/environmental-advocate/Documents/DEP2008CitizensGuide.pdf the quarry could leak fuel or lubricants into surface or groundwater. Source water can Currently the utility treatment plant runs more than 16 hours a day to meet demands. The utility should work be limited with support agencies such as the WV Public Service Commission, WV Rural Water, and the WVDHHR to naturally due to identify alternative sources and plant upgrades. drought To prepare for water shortages due to drought or emergencies, educate the public on water conservation conditions or practices by distributing the brochures described in Education and Outreach Strategies. during emergencies when the water Limitation of Water plant cannot treat Quantity water. The utilities average The utility should conduct an alternatives analysis to determine the most feasible secondary water source. If production may construction of a reservoir is deemed feasible, begin approval process and seek funding. be at or near their treatment capacity. The treatment capacity may be limited by the
Limestone Quarry There are limestone quarries located in the vicinity of the ZCC. While limestone itself would not be expected to be harmful to source water, vehicles and industrial equipment associated with the quarry could leak fuel or lubricants into surface or groundwater. Inventory quarry areas and determine the extent of mined areas that are draining into the surface water source. Note: quarries are usually areas of enhanced ground water recharge because water in pits soaks into the ground. Contact WVDHHR SWAP at 304-558-2981 for assistance on obtaining mapping and identifying potential threats. Visit the WV Geological and Economic Survey at http://www.wvgs.wvnet.edu/ to view or request mapping, directly. Once aware of existing quarries, participate in public comments periods before WVDEP issues mining permits for those areas. For more information on the public comment process and WVDEP program, concerned citizens can visit: http://www.dep.wv.gov/environmental-advocate/Documents/DEP2008CitizensGuide.pdf Limitation of Water Quantity Source water can be limited naturally due to drought conditions or during emergencies when the water plant cannot treat water. The utilities average production may be at or near their treatment capacity. The treatment capacity may be limited by the Currently the utility treatment plant runs more than 16 hours a day to meet demands. The utility should work with support agencies such as the WV Public Service Commission, WV Rural Water, and the WVDHHR to identify alternative sources and plant upgrades. To prepare for water shortages due to drought or emergencies, educate the public on water conservation practices by distributing the brochures described in Education and Outreach Strategies. The utility should conduct an alternatives analysis to determine the most feasible secondary water source. If construction of a reservoir is deemed feasible, begin approval process and seek funding.
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