O&M model for Keuka Lake Watershed, New York, USA

Year of restoration work started: 1994- 2009
Image Source: By Chuck D'Imperio | www.syracuse.com | NYup.com

This case study highlights the formation of Keuka Watershed Improvement Cooperative (KWIC) constituting eight municipalities within the same watershed. This body is formed to improve the Keuka lake condition i.e to better manage individual and decentralized wastewater systems in the region. Routine inspections and maintenance contracts, operating permit requirements were regulated in the programme. The contents provided in this case study is based on secondary research from open sources mentioned in reference section and don't necessarily reflect those of Centre for Science and Environment.

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Waterbody and Floodplain:
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Regional:
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Pollution Abatement:
Urban Flood Mitigation:
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Government:
Private:
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