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010 <br /> I <br /> j <br /> a, Cities and counties bordering Falls and Jordan Lakes <br /> should coordinate future development plans .and' utility <br /> I <br /> extension in the respective watersheds, <br /> b. Sewer extension plans and policies should be modified <br /> to discourage urban-level development of residential <br /> and industrial uses in Water Qualitv. Critical Areas. <br /> c. Local agencies should strictly and uniformly apply <br /> ' state regulations for on site wastewater systems. <br /> d. Educational and technical assistance programs should be <br /> directed to proper maintenance of wastewater systems, <br /> a specifically in Water Quality Critical Areas. <br /> f e. Local units should adopt the proposed uniform performance <br /> i <br /> standards on runoff, impervious area, and stream buffer, <br /> Capabilities for site plan review, inspection and <br /> maintenance of stormwater management systems should be <br /> developed. <br /> i <br /> E. NUTRIENT SENSITIVE WATERS DESIGNATION - POINT SOURCE PHOSPHORUS <br /> REDUCTION <br /> ! Unless significant steps are taken to reduce the amount of phosphorus <br /> entering Falls and Jordan Lakes, severe algae blooms may develop. <br /> This phosphorus and other pollutants comes from point source dis- <br /> charges and from non-point or stormwater runoff.. By designating the <br /> lakes as Nutrient Sensitive Waters, the state can regulate phosphor <br /> from wastewater treatment systems, <br /> i - <br /> I , <br />