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1 , STATE ACTION <br /> NRCD r commends that: <br /> a. Falls and Jordan Lakes be designated as Nutrient Sensit've <br /> Waters. <br /> b. Phosphorus reduction for new discharges is needed in <br /> both watersheds and can be accomplished by use of <br /> non-discharge systems, connection to an existing <br /> municipal system, or treatment for discharge to <br /> 1 microgram per liter monthly average if necessary to <br /> Protect water quality. <br /> c, For existing discharge to Jordan, compliance schedules <br /> should be developed, for the New Hope Arm in particular, to <br /> enable an approximate two year time period to initiate <br /> Phosphorus removal . <br /> d, For existing 'discharge to Falls, notification should be <br /> Provided that phosphorus control may be required after <br /> further study. <br /> e. NRCD will support legislation for a phosphorus detergent <br /> ban if local governments reach a consensus to recommend <br /> such ' legislation. <br /> f. In specifying the timing and degree of phosphorus removal <br /> for existing plants, strong consideration be given to th- <br /> actions by local government to reduce phosphorus <br /> from other sources . <br /> F. TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS <br /> Both reservoirs are exposed to contamination by toxic materials from <br /> several potential sources. These include: wastewater treatment plan <br /> -7- <br />