Option
Implement water quality improvement projects and programs
Implement water quality improvement projects and programs
Examples from plans
This option appears in resilience plans from around the country.
| Option from plan | Hazards Sort descending | Assets | Region | Source Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work with villages and property owners to relocate septic systems and public and private drinking water wells that are at risk due to floods. | Flooding – GeneralFlooding – Rainfall-induced | Water Infrastructure – Drinking WaterWater Infrastructure – GeneralProperty | Northeast | Vermont Climate Action Plan (p. 153 (pdf p. 161)) |
| Expand participation in collaborative projects focused on protecting and improving imported source water quality. | Water Quality | Water Infrastructure – General | Northwest | Boise's Climate Action Roadmap (p. 65) |
| Reduce non-point source pollution at local government facilities by ensuring the staff and operations are meeting National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit requirements. | Water Quality | Water Infrastructure – Drinking WaterAquatic and Marine ResourcesProperty | Southwest | Clark County, Nevada, Community Sustainability & Climate Action Plan (p. 20 (pdf p. 64)) |
| Protect surface and groundwater from contamination. | Water Quality | Water Infrastructure – Stormwater | Midwest | Climate Action Plan for the Chicago Region (p. 89) |
| Collaborate with partner agencies on water quality improvement efforts, including capital projects and programming. | Water Quality | Water Infrastructure – Drinking Water | Midwest | St Paul, MN Climate Action & Resilience Plan |
| Increase efforts and funding towards pollution prevention programs at wastewater facilities. The programs ensure that facilities adhere to available treatment capacity. | Water Quality | Water Infrastructure – GeneralWater Infrastructure – Wastewater | Northeast | Vermont Climate Action Plan (p. 150 (pdf p. 158)) |
| Work with partners, neighboring communities and state and local agencies (e.g., public works, highway departments, developers) on reducing water pollution. | Water Quality | Water Infrastructure – GeneralMultiple or All Assets | Southeast | West Palm Beach, FL - Rethink Paradise: Sustainability Action Plan |
