The Steering Committee for a local Source Water Protection Plan should have representation from many organizations in the local community. It should NOT consist only of representatives from the water utility and local government. Below are some examples of representatives for a typical Steering Committee: (click on links to open websites that contain referenced information)
- an elected official (Borough and/or Township owned/served by water system)
- board/council member
- water authority/sewer authority
- local fire department chief and/or emergency management coordinator
- water system operator
- older resident who knows the local area history
- municipal official from the municipality where the water source is located
- PA Department of Environmental Protection - regional Hydrogeologist and/or Sanitarian
- PA Department of Transportation (if state routes intersect the SWP Area)
- County Planning Commission
- County Conservation District
- Penn State Agriculture Extension
- local farmers
- local industry
- local residents
- watershed association
- local school teacher/educator
- other interested parties
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