The purpose of this policy is to ensure compliance with West Virginia Code Title 47 Series 58 and minimize potential groundwater contamination from identified sources.

All University facilities, properties, and activities are covered under this policy, including those on the regional campuses.

West Virginia University will establish procedures and provide guidelines to ensure compliance with the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection regulations on groundwater protection.

Procedure development rests with Environmental Health and Safety as outlined in the Groundwater Protection Management Plan.

All employees are charged with providing full support to this policy. It is the responsibility of the Dean or Director to implement and maintain this policy within their college, department, or unit. The Environmental Health and Safety Office, at 293-3792 or P.O. Box 6551, is available to answer questions or provide additional information regarding this policy.

The responsibility for interpretation of this policy rests with the Director of the Environmental Health and Safety Office, West Virginia University.

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