The purpose of a WPO, Wellhead Protection Overlay, is to designate and protect lands
that possess high quality natural groundwater aquifer recharge functions.
WPOs protect the health, safety and welfare of the residents and visitors of the county
and strive to achieve the goal of the comprehensive plan to protect the functional
integrity of natural groundwater aquifer recharge areas and wellheads in a manner
that preserves and enhances water quality. Because the county is dependent on groundwater
for its potable water supply, it is imperative to protect the function of the water
recharge areas. Large amounts of impervious surfaces, seepage from landfills, septic
systems, urban runoff and storage tanks all potentially degrade the function of the
recharge areas.
It is the intent of this section to protect high quality groundwater recharge areas
via the application of the additional land use controls provided by WPOs.
(Ord. No.
18-36
, § 3(Att. B), 10-23-18)
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