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..,. <br /> ..... <br /> .... <br /> . . <br /> ',. <br /> al Cities and counties bordering Falls and Jordan Lakes should coordinate future development plans and utility <br /> extension in the respective watersheds , <br /> bi Sewer extension plans and policies should be modified <br /> to discourage urban-level development of residential <br /> and industrial uses in Water Quality 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 b: <br /> directed to proper maintanance of wastewater systems, <br /> .. <br /> specifically in Water Quality Critical Areas. <br /> e Local units should adopt the proposed uniform perform° ce <br /> standards on runoff, impervious area, and stream buffe <br /> Capabilities for site plan review, inspection and <br /> maintenance of stormwater management systems should be <br /> developed, <br /> E. NUTRIENT SENSITIVE WATERS DESIGNATION - POINT SOURCE PHOSPHORUS <br /> REDUCTION <br /> Unless significant steps are taken to reduce the amount of phosphor s <br /> entering Falls and Jordan Lakes, severe algae blooms may develop. <br /> This phosphorus and other pollutants comes from point source dis- <br /> charges add from non-point or stormwater runoff, By designating th- <br /> lakes as Nutrient Sensitive Waters, the state can regulate phosphor s <br /> from wast water treatment systems . <br /> 1 <br /> -6- <br /> ....... <br />