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Marion County Wellfield Education Corporation |
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Marion County Wellfield Education Corporation |
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| Why should I care about a wellfield? | For many years we
believed that our groundwater was protected from contamination because it is underground.
We now know that this is not completely true. top of page |
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| Am I located in a Wellfield? |  |
This sign is located on streets around the boundaries of the Wellfields to let us know that we entering these protected areas. Click here for the " Interactive Wellfield Locator Map." |
| How does this affect me in the fuel and c-store business? |
1) If you are careful to contain your contaminants, you will avoid polluting your site and avoid a potentially expensive clean-up down the road. 2) Voluntary action now will avoid the need for government regulations. 3) Being a good neighbor in your wellfield is good for your business – it will be appreciated by your customers. |
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| What are the contaminants that can pollute our water supply? | In the fuel and convenience store industry, leaking fuel oil and gasoline tanks are an obvious hazard. But don’t forget retail products such as windshield washer fluid, and cleaners and chemicals that could spill on the ground around your station. | |
| Are there additional requirements of me if I am in a Wellfield Protection Area? | NO. Existing businesses are exempt from Marion County zoning regulations that have been added for businesses in the WPAs? Like all businesses, those within the Wellfield Protection Areas are encouraged to use best management practices to prevent contaminants from being spilled or poured on the ground, which can lead to ground water pollution. | |
| What can I do at my station to help protect ground water? | There are several easy
things you can do to help prevent ground water contamination: · If not already done, upgrade your fuel storage tanks to meet federal and state requirements.· Do not allow disposal of vehicle fluids (oil, antifreeze, etc.) in the station/store dumpsters (i.e. Post "No Dumping" signs.)· Display all retail vehicle fluid products inside the building or along the outside of the building. If possible, put containment pans underneath these displays to retain any spills from broken containers.· Clean-up minor spills (1/2 to 5 gallons) with granular absorbents, such as cat litter, and dispose of residual properly.· Train all store employees on spill prevention and containment. |
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| Where can I get more information? | Marion
County Wellfield Education Corporation (MCWEC) |
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