Risk Management Plan Support
A Risk Management Plan (RMP) is a tool used to reduce the risk of drinking water contamination from certain activities near municipal water sources. It outlines simple steps property owners can take to keep their water safe, while still allowing everyday activities to continue.
This page is here to guide you through understanding and implementing an RMP, and to connect you with support and resources.
What an RMP Covers
If your property or activities require a Risk Management Plan (RMP), a Risk Management Official (RMO) will reach out to work with you. They will guide you through the process, help identify practical steps to reduce risks to drinking water, and create a plan that fits your property and activities. The goal is to make it simple, collaborative, and effective — not overwhelming.
Identifies activities on your property that could affect drinking water
Explains measures to reduce risk
Helps you meet local drinking water protection policies
RMP Training Video: Protecting Drinking Water
Resources
Below are resources for those that are regulated under the Clean Water Act ,2006
General
Fact Sheets
Spill Response Plans
The Spill Response Plans are used for those that have a Risk Management Plan for Threats associated with Chemicals and Fuel like DNAPLs, Organic Solvents, Fuel, Pesticides, Fertilizers, and Road Salt.
If your Risk Management Plan includes a Spill Response Plan for a drinking water threat, below are templates for everything needed: