Above ground fuel storage tanks should be located on an impermeable surface and contained in an area large enough to hold the complete liquid volume should a leak occur.

Do not store hazardous substances that are not essential to the operation of the water treatment system within proximity of the wellhead, either indoors or outdoors.

Do not establish a parking area within 200 feet of the wellhead. Perform maintenance and washing of vehicles outside the 200 feet distance.

Restrict access to the wellhead by fencing the area off and posting signs.

Cap and/or screen all vents, access ports, and other openings of the well.

Check the condition of sanitary seals and replace those that are not intact.

Slope parking areas and concrete pads under storage areas away from the wellhead.

Inspect backflow prevention valves and replace as needed.

Use a properly constructed sample tap and take other measures to avoid cross-connections.

Post signs at access routes entering the Wellhead Protection Area to inform visitors that they are entering a sensitive area.

Remove deteriorating fuel storage tanks and do not locate new fuel storage tanks within Zone A of the Wellhead Protection Area.

Abandoned wells provide a quick path for contaminants to enter fresh groundwater supplies. Be sure to properly decommission wells that are no longer in use.

If your well was drilled prior to 1993, it is likely that it was not grouted. Grouting is an important safeguard against contamination entering the well and increases the structural integrity of the well casing.

Posting signs is an excellent way to let visitors know they are in your source water protection area.