Clemson University TigerPrints All Theses Theses 5-2018 Land Use Planning, Policy, and Water Quality Nexus for Escherichia coli Mitigation: A Case Study of Greenville, SC Katherine D'Anna Bernier Clemson University,
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[email protected]. LAND USE PLANNING, POLICY, AND WATER QUALITY NEXUS FOR Escherichia coli MITIGATION: A CASE STUDY OF GREENVILLE, SC A Thesis Presented to the Graduate School of Clemson University In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Master of City and Regional Planning by Katherine D’Anna Bernier May 2018 Accepted by: Caitlin S. Dyckman J.D., Ph.D., Committee Chair Cindy M. Lee, Ph.D., Chris S. McMahan, Ph.D. ABSTRACT Pathogenic impairments are widespread across the United States and the source of the pollutant is both complicated and often elusive. The boundary of Greenville County, South Carolina crosses four Hydrologic Unit Code 8 watershed designations, and within those, there are over one hundred approved Total Maximum Daily Loads related to fecal indicator bacteria. This region is experiencing rapid growth and development; consequently, it is critical for planners to better understand the nexus between land use choices and water quality impacts, as zoning, ordinance decisions, and comprehensive plans can affect this relationship.