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Whats the difference between Source Water Protection and Wellhead Protection?

April 26, 2017source water protection wellhead

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Whats the difference between Source Water Protection and Wellhead Protection?

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Preventing drinking water contamination at the source makes sense whether it is derived from surface waters, lakes, rivers and streams or from ground water, such as public water wells. Wellhead protection refers specifically to the protection of ground water while source water protection encompasses both surface and ground water sources.