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 helps achieve the following
Sustainable Infrastructure
Responsible
Growth
Key Issues Addressed
Related Planning Topic Areas
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Safeguarding public health particularly for those in distressed communities and supporting economic development thereof.
Sustainability Considerations
Improved public health outcomes and safer drinking water, ecosystems services maintained, food security improved, and economic stability.
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
St. Louis County Department of Planning
Municipalities
Supporting Partner(s)
Cost
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Project
Partnership
Policy
St. Louis County Department of Public Health
EPA
Environmental Groups
Corp of Engineers
DOD
DNR
MDC
Community Organizations
Timeline
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 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
Tracking Success
LEED_CC_ Water Efficiency
LEED_CC_ Materials + Resources
If overperforming, what should we do?
Convene Federal, State and local Oversight Committee.
If underperforming, what should we do?
Publish committee meetings and findings.