Brunswick County Wellhead Overlay Options for Aquifer Protection

July 31, 2024
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ECS geologists Ron Navarro, PG, and Tom Nelson, PG, contributed to developing performance standards for North Carolina’s Brunswick County wellhead protection zoning overlay district. In collaboration with county officials, they presented options to safeguard the Castle Hayne aquifer from contamination. The standards include a new BC 100 form and a tiered assessment process to evaluate potential risks posed by new developments. Learn more about these protective measures and their impact on local water quality.

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