This program assists local communities utilizing groundwater for their municipal drinking water supply systems in protecting their water source. A WHPP minimizes the potential for contamination by identifying and protecting the area that contributes water to municipal water supply wells and avoids costly groundwater clean-ups.
The
following groundwater protection fact sheets are available from the Office:
Plugging Abandoned Water Wells
Pollution Prevention at Small Commercial & Industrial Facilities
Raising Public Awareness About Groundwater Protection Through Community-Based
Information & Education