Regulatory, Compliance & Labor
Farm Source Water Protection Program Compliance
A checklist for Source Water Protection program compliance, used by landowners helping protect drinking water sources to keep applications, agreements, records and reports in one place and confirm each rule with your NRCS office.
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What is on this checklist
- Source Water Protection program application and approval letter
- Signed agreement and any amendments
- Source water area map
- Practice plans and agreements
- Land use and chemical records
- Monitoring and maintenance notes
- Payment or reimbursement records
- Reporting dates on your calendar
- Agency contact name and phone
How to use this checklist
Fill in the farm, date and your name, then walk the job with the sheet in hand. A habit of five minutes on this list tends to catch small problems early.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA NRCS and eXtension.
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