Do this for each of the worksheets you completed. This diagram can assist you as you set priorities, make plans and take action to address the high-risk concerns on your farmstead. Start by deciding which response option is best for your situation. Then determine an initial step you can take to begin addressing each of the high-risk concerns you have listed. It might be patching old pesticide containers, cleaning your livestock waste settling tank, moving that pile of old batteries, or making a first phone call to get information about modifying your household wastewater management practices.
Planning is needed to achieve desired results.
This is true not only in managing a profitable farm operation or business, but in responding to groundwater pollution risks on your farmstead as well. Some high-risk concerns will require little planning, and your initial response may take care of the problem. Use the taking action section to develop your plan of action for each high-risk concern. Keep this list handy and refer to it often. It provides information for you as you plan how to begin to protect the groundwater that provides drinking water to you and your family.