Examining policy implementation gaps in source water protection in Newfoundland and Labrador
Source water protection (SWP) has gained importance in the literature related to water resources, with the general knowledge that drinking water sources can be more easily, economically and safely guarded from pollution through SWP than by remedying water sources after they have been contaminated. I...
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ftmemorialuniv:oai:research.library.mun.ca:13762 2023-10-01T03:57:35+02:00 Examining policy implementation gaps in source water protection in Newfoundland and Labrador Eledi, Seth Bomangsaan 2019-02 application/pdf https://research.library.mun.ca/13762/ https://research.library.mun.ca/13762/1/thesis.pdf en eng Memorial University of Newfoundland https://research.library.mun.ca/13762/1/thesis.pdf Eledi, Seth Bomangsaan <https://research.library.mun.ca/view/creator_az/Eledi=3ASeth_Bomangsaan=3A=3A.html> (2019) Examining policy implementation gaps in source water protection in Newfoundland and Labrador. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland. thesis_license Thesis NonPeerReviewed 2019 ftmemorialuniv 2023-09-03T06:49:26Z Source water protection (SWP) has gained importance in the literature related to water resources, with the general knowledge that drinking water sources can be more easily, economically and safely guarded from pollution through SWP than by remedying water sources after they have been contaminated. In addition to the actions of citizens, SWP requires policy commitments from government including regulatory activity. However, results of prior studies have suggested that gaps exist between policy and regulations and the reality of practices in communities of rural Newfoundland and Labrador (NL). Previous studies suggest that these gaps are due to the limitations in various kinds capacity at both local and provincial levels but suggest that further research is needed to better understand these limitations within the NL context. This research sought to identify the key factors in the context of NL that deter implementation of SWP measures and to explore options for addressing these factors. In particular barriers to implementation were examined using a four part capacity framework, including: institutional, technical/human, financial and social capacities. Data collection methods included document review, reanalysis of survey data and telephone interviews across six case study communities with varied levels of compliance to SWP policies and regulations. Data analysis was done through categorization and coding using Nvivo software followed by pattern analysis. As suggested in past research, areas of concern identified in this study include monitoring activities within protected water supply areas, uncertified drinking water operators, and limited watershed planning, because of limitations in local government’s ability to implement their SWP responsibilities under provincial regulations and policy. The study found deficiencies in all four capacity categories and contributes to enhancing the understanding of these challenges within SWP policy implementation and drinking water management in rural NL. Finally, the study’s ... Thesis Newfoundland Memorial University of Newfoundland: Research Repository Newfoundland |
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Source water protection (SWP) has gained importance in the literature related to water resources, with the general knowledge that drinking water sources can be more easily, economically and safely guarded from pollution through SWP than by remedying water sources after they have been contaminated. In addition to the actions of citizens, SWP requires policy commitments from government including regulatory activity. However, results of prior studies have suggested that gaps exist between policy and regulations and the reality of practices in communities of rural Newfoundland and Labrador (NL). Previous studies suggest that these gaps are due to the limitations in various kinds capacity at both local and provincial levels but suggest that further research is needed to better understand these limitations within the NL context. This research sought to identify the key factors in the context of NL that deter implementation of SWP measures and to explore options for addressing these factors. In particular barriers to implementation were examined using a four part capacity framework, including: institutional, technical/human, financial and social capacities. Data collection methods included document review, reanalysis of survey data and telephone interviews across six case study communities with varied levels of compliance to SWP policies and regulations. Data analysis was done through categorization and coding using Nvivo software followed by pattern analysis. As suggested in past research, areas of concern identified in this study include monitoring activities within protected water supply areas, uncertified drinking water operators, and limited watershed planning, because of limitations in local government’s ability to implement their SWP responsibilities under provincial regulations and policy. The study found deficiencies in all four capacity categories and contributes to enhancing the understanding of these challenges within SWP policy implementation and drinking water management in rural NL. Finally, the study’s ... |
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https://research.library.mun.ca/13762/1/thesis.pdf Eledi, Seth Bomangsaan <https://research.library.mun.ca/view/creator_az/Eledi=3ASeth_Bomangsaan=3A=3A.html> (2019) Examining policy implementation gaps in source water protection in Newfoundland and Labrador. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland. |
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