What are the possible effects on new private and public water well supply systems?
There are little or no possible effects. Federally funded new wells and water supply systems must be designed and constructed so that public health is not threatened. This means well and treatment structures are constructed in low-risk settings using design and materials that enable the system to maintain compliance with EPA drinking water standards. Treatment and conveyance systems need to be installed using environmentally safe construction and materials handling practices. What is the process to designate a sole source aquifer? According to Section 1424(e) of the Safe Drinking Water Act, any individual, corporation, company, association, partnership, state, municipality or federal agency is qualified to submit a formal request, or “petition,” for SSA designation. Petitions must contain sufficient technical information to evaluate whether the aquifer meets EPA’s criteria. EPA reviews the petition and – if it meets the appropriate criteria – seeks public comments. EPA reviews all comm
