Drought, climate change, natural disasters, and environmental protections can all affect water supplies. Good planning and preparation can help agencies maintain reliable supplies and reduce the impacts of supply interruptions.

Model Ordinances

• Coal-Tar Ordinance and PAH Contamination
• U.S. EPA Model Ordinances
• Chemical Substance Controls - Village of Fox River Grove
• Water Conservation Plan - Village of Algonquin
• Water Reuse - Village of Richmond
• How to Protect Drinking Water Sources
• Valuing Water For Better Governance
• Source Water Collaborative  

Brochures 

• Animal Waste
• Household Hazardous Materials Disposal
• Lawn Care
• Medication Disposal
• Pavement Deicing
• Rain Gardens and Xeriscaping
• Water Conservation: Indoor and Outdoor

McHenry County Division of Transportation

• National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
• Small MS4 Stormwater Program Overview - EPA
• When It Rains, It Drains:  Illinois’ Implementation of the Municipal Stormwater Management Program 

Pavement De-Icing Information

• From Icy Roads to Salty Waters. Road Salt Effects on our Environment
• Commercial Operators
• Homeowners 
• Mayors/Managers
• Public Works Directors/Staff