Thurston County |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 17. ENVIRONMENT |
Chapter 17.15. AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES CRITICAL AREAS |
Part 500. AQUIFER RECHARGE AREAS |
§ 17.15.500. Aquifer recharge areas—Purpose.
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)