§ 17.15.500. Aquifer recharge areas—Purpose.  


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  • It is the policy of Thurston County to accomplish the following:

    A.

    To maintain groundwater recharge;

    B.

    To prevent the degradation of groundwater resources;

    C.

    To recognize the delicate balance between surface and groundwater resources;

    D.

    To balance competing needs for water while preserving essential natural functions and processes; and

    E.

    To comply with Chapter 173-200 WADC, as amended, the Water Quality Standards for Groundwater of the State of Washington.

(Ord. 11200 § 14, 1996: Ord. 10528 § 1 (part), 1994)