D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 21, r. 21-1150

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 21-1150 - GROUND WATER

1150.1

Sections 1150 through 1158 shall describe the following categories:

(a) Classes of ground water within the District;

(b) Establish criteria to protect the designated uses;

(c) Establish the concepts of Enforcement Standards and Early Warning Values; and

(d) Provide ground water monitoring requirements.

1150.2

Ground water in the District is not currently being used as a potable water source; however, where attainable, it shall be protected for beneficial uses, including surface water recharge, drinking water in other jurisdictions, and potential future use as a raw drinking water source in the District. Ground waters shall be protected from pollution because the lack of this protection might result in the following:

(a) Large future cleanup costs of contaminated ground water;

(b) Contaminated ground water becoming a potential health hazard to the public;

(c) Contaminated ground water mixing with and contaminating adjacent surface waters;

(d) Contaminated ground water mixing with and contaminating the ground waters of adjacent jurisdictions; or

(e) Harm to or loss of sensitive flora or fauna.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 21, r. 21-1150

Final Rulemaking published at 40 DCR 4203 (July 2, 1993); renumbered by Final Rulemaking published at 41 DCR 1075 (March 4, 1994)