Understanding and Protecting Ag Reserve’s Groundwater!

 Map of Piedmont Aquifer 

Montgomery County’s Ag/Openspace Reserve is, by design, wholly outside the WSSC service area.  Reserve residents, farms and businesses rely on ground water from the federally protected Piedmont Sole Source Aquifer.  Whether you reside, work or play in the Reserve, understanding the finite and fragile nature of this high quality resource is important.  We can all work to protect it and continue to enjoy it’s high quality sustainably.  See these links for more information.Top 10 ways to protect groundwater
US EPA Site

Poolesville Area Aquifer System 
Montgomery County’s Special Protection Areas
USGA Water Science Center
Who’s Who of Source Water Protection

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