Even though groundwater sources are much less demanding to operate than surface water
sources, water system operators and managers should have a program in place to
routinely evaluate each of their groundwater sources. Gathering and evaluating pertinent
information will allow water system decision makers to detect changes in operational
characteristics and water quality. Periodic review of activities in the wellhead protection
zone can alert system managers for changes that may affect their source in the future.
Knowing the factors that may affect a groundwater source allows decisions to be made to
either mitigate or resolve problems, or potential problems, before they become major
emergencies. Knowing the operating costs of each source also adds valuable information
when considering on-going or future investments in the source and available alternatives.
| Edition : | Vol. - No. |
| File Size : | 1
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| Note : | This product is unavailable in Ukraine, Russia, Belarus |
| Number of Pages : | 7 |
| Published : | 06/15/2003 |
