Source Protection
The RWAU Sourcewater Technician works with the DDW to provide assistance to water systems in completing their source protection plans. Additionally, water systems receive assistance in their regularly scheduled source protection plan updates. The RWAU Sourcewater Technician works with water systems to:
- Develop and implement a plan to address the state-specific source water protection needs of rural and small community water systems in the state.
- Provide assistance and support in facilitating the implementation of source water protection plans.
- Facilitate and mediating planning meetings between various cross-jurisdictional entities.
- Provide assistance and support in source water protection planning.
- Provide presentations and assistance to local officials, community groups, and others.
- Respond to inquiries from facilities, consumers, governmental agencies, and others regarding technical matters.
- The RWAU Source Protection Program is funded through USDA Farm Services via the National Rural Water Association.
Protecting Our Water Resources
Request to have an RWAU Sourcewater Technician come out to your community to present Source Protection at your Water Fair or Event!
(Examples: Diamond Fork High, Washington County)
Additional Source Protection Public Educational Resources
► RWAU Source Protection Brochure
► Water Pollution (YouTube Video)
► The Ripple Effect (YouTube Video)
Water System Resources
Source Protection Program:
► DDW Source Protection Program
RWAU Sourcewater Technician:
► Email RWAU above to request assistance with your Source Protection plan requirements.
Information on Fracking:
► Fracking: Is It Safe For Utah