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Wolf Creek Dam

Dam Safety

Dam Safety and Floodplain Management maintains a list of these structures in an inventory database for the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Drinking Water Planning

The capacity development program helps public drinking water systems improve or optimize their technical, managerial and financial framework so they can provide safe drinking water in a consistent and cost-effective manner.

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Groundwater Protection

Preventing groundwater pollution is every Kentuckian's concern. The Kentucky Division of Water aims to encourage Groundwater Protection through both education, reporting, and application of Groundwater Protection Plans (GPP).

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Nature-Based Solutions

Nature-based solutions are locally appropriate, cost-effective practices that mimic or support natural processes while simultaneously providing economic, social, and environmental benefits.

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Nonpoint Source Pollution

Nonpoint source (NPS) pollution is a major contributor of pollutants in Kentucky's waterways.

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Nutrient Reduction Strategy

Along with 11 other states, Kentucky is working to develop a strategy to manage nutrients which are creating a hypoxic zone in the Gulf of Mexico.

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Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a widely used group of chemicals that have been found in the environment and may have harmful health effects. Researchers and state and federal agencies continue to investigate the potential health effects, levels of PFAS in the environment, and management options.

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Source Water Protection

Source Water Protection programs have been developed to assist Public Water Suppliers in protecting surface, spring or groundwater sources.

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Total Maximum Daily Loads

The TMDL program focuses on identifying and restoring polluted Kentucky waterbodies such as rivers, lakes and streams.

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Water Supply Planning

Learn more about water resource development in Kentucky, including the Water Resource Information System (WRIS) and the Water Resources Board.

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Watershed Planning

A watershed approach to managing water resources emphasizes holistic practices by engaging communities, science and technology to identify and prioritize problems and then to develop effective strategies to address those problems.

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Wastewater Municipal Planning

The Wastewater Municipal Planning Section (WMPS) reviews 20-year regional planning documents for municipal (public) facilities. Reviewers look for efficiency through regionalization and application of the best available technology with the primary focus on preventing municipal water pollution.

Wetlands

Wetlands are a critical component of our Commonwealth's water resources. In addition to reducing flood damage and water pollution, they provide opportunities for wildlife-related recreation.

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