Recommendation SI.13
Recommendation Status: Existing
Prevent future groundwater contamination by ensuring sound management of solid and hazardous waste, and industrial sites within the county.
This recommendation help achieve the following
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Key Issues Addressed
Sustainability Considerations
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Safeguarding public health particularly for those in distressed communities and supporting economic development thereof.
Improved public health outcomes and safer drinking water, ecosystems services maintained, food security improved, and economic stability.
Related Planning Topic Areas
Sustainable Infrastructure
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
Partnership
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
St. Louis County Department of Planning
Municipalities
Timeline
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Supporting Partner(s)
St. Louis County Department of Public Health
EPA
Environmental Groups
Corp of Engineers
DOD
DNR
MDC
Community Organizations
Project
Cost
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Policy
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
USDA Solid Waste Management Grants
NPS Land and Water Conservation Fund
MO_DNR
MO_MDC
NFWF
EPA Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant Program
EPA urban waters program
EPA Watershed Funding
St. Louis County CDBG + general operating revenue
Local Municipalities funding
MO Land and Water Conservation Fund
Tracking Implementation
Convene Federal, State and local Oversight Committee.
Tracking Success
LEED_CC_ Water Efficiency
LEED_CC_ Materials + Resources
If overperforming, what should we do?
Publish committee meetings and findings.
If underperforming, what should we do?