Cooperative Ground‐Water Resources Management: Local Perspective
Publication: Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management
Volume 120, Issue 6
Abstract
Planning of water resources for municipalities requires the same engineering and management principles no matter at which government level it is conducted; however, there are some advantages to primary involvement at the local level. Local concern for environmental management has engaged citizens from nine municipalities in Bucks County, Pennsylvania to cooperate on ground-water resources planning and exploring the best approach to meet the needs of the area; and forming a committee that acts as a means for involving citizens and environmental groups, essential to the success of any water resources planning. The committee deliberates on ground-water issues such as planning ordinances, water conservation, protection of important recharge areas, drought management, and maximum ground-water withdrawal rates, which will be supported by the hydrologic system. As a consortium, the municipalities also initiated a hydrogeologic study. An additional impetus is the Pennsylvania Municipal Planning Code, which allows municipalities to manage ground-water resources to ensure their availability and quality.
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Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management
Volume 120 • Issue 6 • November 1994
Pages: 984 - 991
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Copyright © 1994 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Received: Jan 4, 1993
Published online: Nov 1, 1994
Published in print: Nov 1994
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