AGENCY: Department of Environmental Quality. Division of Drinking Water

SERIES: 14078
TITLE: Source protection plans
DATES: 1993-
ARRANGEMENT: Numerical by water system, thereunder by source number

DESCRIPTION: Source protection plans are submitted to the division by public water systems, such as cities and towns, in accordance with Utah Administrative Code (R309-600 (2012) and R309-605 (2001)). The plans delineate the zones around ground water and surface water sources of drinking water, which are managed and protected in order to ensure that sources do not become contaminated. Plans include implementation schedules, resource evaluations, notifications, and various analyses, plans, and reports to ensure that water systems have appropriately protected their sources. Records describe potential contamination sources, including septic systems, roadways, landfills, gasoline storage tanks, industries, and agricultural operations. Records also contain unique information about the construction of aquifers and wells, and well testing.

RETENTION

Permanent. Retain until administrative need ends

DISPOSITION

Transfer to Archives.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series is proposed and has not yet been approved.

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office until administrative value has been met and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 7 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.

Computer data files: Retain in Office permanently.

Computer data files: Retain in Office for 7 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.

APPRAISAL

Administrative Historical

This disposition is based on the historical information regarding the management of Utah's natural resources , and include valuable, unique information and data regarding well construction and ground water aquifer conditions.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Protected. Utah Code 63G-2-304(12)(2015)

SECONDARY DESIGNATION

Exempt. Utah Code 63G-2-106(5)(2008)