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"33 Mandates"
Aquifer Protection Ordinance No. 81491
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"33 Mandates"
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As a result of increased development over the
Recharge Zone in Bexar County and the potential for polluting
the Edwards Aquifer, the
City and the San Antonio Water System have been proactive
in addressing issues that have an impact on water quality. "The
Edwards Aquifer: Perspectives for Local and Regional Action,"
a 1987 report, analyzed problems and provided a plan of action
for implementation.
In 1994, this approach was expanded by
considering federal, state, and local requirements
and utilizing a comprehensive watershed management approach.
Therefore, the 1994 report, "The Edwards Aquifer: San Antonio
Mandates for Water Quality Protection (33 Mandates)," adopted
policies that included strengthening development codes, cooperating
with State efforts, adopting new technologies, and performing
necessary studies to assist the City in its goal of
non-degradation. It also provided implementation strategies
and time frames for completing each of the "33 Mandates."
The "33 Mandates"
within San Antonio's jurisdiction over the
Recharge Zone authorized the following changes: Underground Storage Tanks (UST) on the Recharge
Zone within the City Limits are now banned, and
the Aquifer Protection Ordinance No. 81491 strengthens
controls on development over the Recharge Zone.
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"The Edwards Aquifer: San Antonio Mandates For Water Quality Protection" (known as the "33 MANDATES")
- 33.5 MB
For further information, please contact the Aquifer Protection and Evaluation
Section at 233-3516 between the hours of 8 a.m.
to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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