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15 <br /> 6. Water reuse strategies for irrigation should be utilized when <br /> economically feasible and environmentally and agronomically <br /> acceptable. It is important that recycled water meets applicable <br /> health and environmental standards and that special <br /> consideration be given to water quality issues and adequate <br /> buffer zones. Water reuse may not be feasible on some sites <br /> that drain into high quality wetlands or sensitive surface <br /> waters. Suitable soils, climatic conditions, groundwater <br /> hydrology, vegetative cover, adequate storage for treated <br /> effluent and other factors will all influence the feasibility of <br /> water reuse. <br /> 7. Buffer zones or other protective measures should be <br /> maintained and/or created, if appropriate, to protect high <br /> quality surface water resources or environmentally sensitive <br /> areas. The design and placement of buffer zones will vary <br /> based on the water quality classifications of the surface waters <br /> being incorporated into the course. Regulatory agencies and <br /> environmental groups can assist in the planning of buffer <br /> zones. <br /> r 8. Design the course with sustainable maintenance in mind. The <br /> design should incorporate Integrated Plant Management and <br /> resource conservation strategies that are environmentally <br /> responsible, efficient, and cost effective. Integrated Plant <br /> Management includes integrated pest management and <br /> emphasizes plant nutrition and overall plant health. <br /> 9. The design of the course should enhance and protect special <br /> environmental resource areas and when present, improve or <br /> -revive previously degraded areas within the site through the <br /> use of plants that are well adapted to the region. Seek <br /> opportunities to create and/or preserve habitat areas that <br /> enhance the area's ecosystem. <br /> 8 <br />