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IN CHARLESTOWN ALL DRINKING
WATER IS GROUNDWATER!
The groundwater aquifer and
groundwater recharge areas displayed in the map
sustain Charlestown's drinking water supply. These
aquifers are the only viable supply of drinking
water in the town (Charlestown Wellhead and Groundwater
Protection Plan.)
All residents draw their drinking water from wells,
and the town has 13 active community wells that
supply water service, businesses and other uses.
Because activities within the immediate area of
a wellhead will greatly affect the quality of
water that the well produces, DEM has delineated
Wellhead Protection Areas around all
wells in town. Because of the proximity of these
areas to the wellheads, they should be carefully
monitored and shielded from the most intense land
uses.
The classification of the town's groundwater is
primarily GAA, the highest ranking drinking water
class. However, there is one GB-a source that
is not suitable for drinking water use without
treatment which is located adjacent to the town's
landfill area.
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map to enlarge)
Wood River at Rt. 91
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