Important Notice from Pine Ridge Mobile Home Park: To fulfill the requirements of Indiana's Wellhead Protection Rule, we are updating our Wellhead Protection Plan for our mobile home park. The plan involves sharing information with local residents and government, mapping the wellhead protection area (the area where underground water is pumped for public use), and identifying potential contaminant sources. This information will be used to help protect underground drinking water by managing the area to prevent contamination, and by having a contingency plan in case of an emergency spill or leak. What is a potential contamination source? You might have a few on your property. A source is a facility or an activity that could spill or leak a contaminant that might end up in the groundwater. Soil may absorb or filter some contaminants, but it cannot remove everything. Examples of potential contaminant sources are: Household chemicals - Many such chemicals can be harmful if they're used or disposed of improperly. Left over or unused household chemicals should never be thrown in the trash or recycling bin, flushed down the toilet or dumped down the drain or storm sewer. Instead, please contact your solid waste district (765-483-0687) for questions on how to best dispose of them. Leaking Aboveground or Underground Storage Tanks-are potential sources of oil and fuel contamination. All tanks that are out of service should be removed and all new tanks should be constructed in accordance with the proper regulations. Residential Lawns and Agricultural Areas - are sources of fertilizers, weed killers, and pesticides that can run off and seep into soils, potentially contaminating ground and surface waters. Livestock manure can also be a source of bacteria and nitrogen that may contaminate drinking water. Responsible use of chemicals includes limiting amounts used, careful handling, proper storage, and reporting spills to the proper authorities. All pesticide use, application, storage, mixing loading, transportation, and disposal must comply with IC 15-3-3.5 and 3.6. Automotive Maintenance - can contaminate waters if waste materials such as paints, cleaning solvents, used oil, antifreeze, and brake fluid are not properly disposed of. These materials should not be poured on the ground or down drains. Recycling is the best management practice for these fluids. Indiana's Compliance and Technical Assistance Program (CTAP), at 800-988-7901, provides confidential assistance in getting answers to compliance questions. Septic Systems - can discharge bacteria, nutrients, and other contaminants into ground water. Proper maintenance and repair will help to ensure the best treatment of these contaminants before discharging them into our source water. Septic systems should be inspected and serviced every three (3) years. Contact the Boone County Health Department at 765-483-4458 if a problem with a septic system is suspected. Abandoned wells - that have not been properly sealed present a threat to ground water. Contaminants from the surface can enter the ground water directly if released at a wellhead. If you suspect your well is not properly sealed, please contact a licensed well driller to do so. Anyone who is aware of wells that are no longer in use and may not have been properly abandoned is encouraged to contact the Boone County Health Department at 765-483-4458. Information on proper abandonment procedures is available through the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water, at 877-928-3755. Hazardous or Toxic Waste Spills - from nearby roadways, railroads, and other sources can pose a serious threat to source waters. As soon as emergency responders have been called, contaminant spills should also be reported to IDEM's Office of Emergency Response, at 888-233-7745 (within 24 hours of a spill, sooner if possible). If you are an owner or operator of a potential contamination source, please be aware of how such contaminants could impact the water supply. Actively look for ways to reduce the use of such contaminants. Follow best management practices when handling hazardous materials. Report spills and be prepared to capture runoff, spills, and leaks in a timely manner. If you would like to review a copy of the Plan during normal business hours, our phone number is 317-758-5032. Thank you for helping us safeguard our drinking water supply. Pine Ridge Mobile Home Park TLR-441 9/30 #1230815 hspaxlp
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