The surface and subsurface area surrounding a water well or wellfield, supplying a Public Water System, through which contaminants are reasonably likely to move toward and reach such water well or well field.
Areas designated by states according to Section 1428 of the Safe Drinking Water Act, as amended, to protect wells and recharge areas that supply public drinking water systems.
A surface and subsurface land area regulated to prevent contamination of a well or well-field supplying a public water system. This program, established under the Safe Drinking Water Act, is implemented through state governments.
A protected surface and subsurface zone surrounding a well or well field that supplies a public water system and through which contaminants could likely reach well water.
A designated surface and subsurface area surrounding a well or well field that supplies a public water supply and through which contaminants or pollutants are likely to pass and eventually reach the aquifer that supplies the well or well field. The purpose of designating the area is to provide protection from the potential of contamination of the water supply. These areas are designated in accordance with laws, regulations, and plans that protect public drinking water supplies.
a designated area around a public water supply well(s) that is to be protected from contaminants that may adversely affect human health.
Zone around a public water supply wellfield identified by geologic and hydraulic factors that is managed to prevent contamination of the water supply.
A protected surface and subsurface zone surrounding a well or well field supplying a public water system to keep contaminants from reaching the well water.