NGWA is developing a series of industry best suggested practices, or BSPs for short. NGWA defines BSPs as those selected by a systematic process shown to produce superior results and judged as exemplary, good, or successfully demonstrated. Furthermore,
NGWA applies a consensus approach to adapt a BSP to fit the needs of the groundwater professions. (A BSP is not a “standard,” nor an “issue brief” or “position paper.”)
NGWA’s search for BSPs is continual as the Association strives to strengthen what is weak and make what is good better. BSPs are designed to be applicable to all areas of the country, but may be adapted to meet local needs and varying circumstances.
A BSP may be viewed as a source of possible improvements building on existing knowledge and/or experience. Successful adoption means a BSP has become incorporated into the culture of the groundwater industry and will be upheld as so. What was once
above the ceiling now becomes the floor upon which to stand to build, grow, and improve the industry.
Participate in creation of a BSP for surface infiltration.
BSPs already published (board-approval date noted in parentheses)
BSPs in current development include
- Best Suggested Practices for Subsurface Infiltration
BSPs under scheduled revision include
- Best Suggested Practices for Aquifer Storage and Recovery
How to get involved
Join a task group
BSPs are developed by the collaboration and insight of industry volunteers. Task group members participate in development of a BSP by sharing their knowledge and professional experience. If you are interested in becoming a task group member for any of
NGWA BSP documents, please contact the industry practices administrator at industrypractices@ngwa.org or by phoning (800) 551-7379 or (614) 898-7791.
Submit comments
NGWA’s search for BSPs is continual, as the Association strives to strengthen what is weak and make what is good even better. If you see an opportunity to improve a published BSP document, please share your thoughts using the BSP comment form. Comments will be held for the next scheduled revision of the BSP, unless circumstances suggest
public health or safety may be at risk.
Propose a new BSP topic
To submit a suggestion for a new BSP, please contact the industry practices administrator via email at industrypractices@ngwa.org.