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BD CREDIT 2: SURFACE AND GROUND WATER CONSERVATION
1 -3 POINTS
INTENT
To preserve or improve water quality and quantity at and near the
developed area.
REQUIREMENTS
Create a surface and ground water conservation plan with the assistance
of hydrologists and water quality specialists that will protect water
quality and quantity in streams and groundwater sources. The plan must
identify ways to conserve water quantity and quality through reduced
irrigation, efficient systems, alternative sources of water for
irrigation, water harvesting and storage, and storm water
runoff.
The plan should prevent contamination of ground water from septic
systems and other pollution sources and promote connecting to or
building central sewer systems if up-gradient to existing wells within
1 mile. The plan should also provide hydrologic proof that
the
proposed water use will not deplete existing groundwater resources or
nearby stream flows. The plan should address application of
fertilizers and pesticides and show that all federal permit
requirements and Best Management Practices (BMP) have been followed for
managing storm water runoff. (1
point)
AND FOR UP TO 2 ADDITIONAL POINTS
Maintain no more than .25 acres of landscaping per property that must
be irrigated by ground water sources (1 point).
OR
Integrate rainwater harvesting mechanisms into all structures to
capture rainwater for landscaping or ground water recharge. www.harvestingrainwater.com
(1 point).
Innovation points will be considered for those projects that can help
restore surface flows by limiting consumptive use of water on the
property and by legally designating the remainder of non-consumptive
water rights for instream use.
For further innovation points, projects can submit evidence that state
water rights have been secured for instream purposes.
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