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DEQ Meeting July 22, 2009
Deschutes County acknowledges DEQ lead role in regional groundwater
protection. Objective is to determine how the county can assist DEQ efforts.
DEQ actions allowable under existing state law/rules
• Establish a Groundwater Management Area (voluntary management
approach)
o Southern Willamette Valley GWMA
• Adopt a Geographic Rule (require protective action for all permits –
could include advanced treatment)
o Impose a moratorium (prohibit new development until protective
action is taken)
o Pursue public health hazard process to sewers under Goal 11
What additional information does the BOCC need for 7/22 meeting?
• Maps
• Handouts
• DEQ Correspondence