Definitions for "Wellhead Protection Area"
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.