WS-I

Water Supply I Watersheds

Waters used as sources of water supply for drinking, culinary, or food processing purposes for those users desiring maximum protection for their water supplies. WS-I waters are those within essentially natural and undeveloped watersheds with no permitted point source (wastewater) discharges.

WS-I watersheds are entirely composed of publicly owned land and comprise just 0.2% of the total state land area.

Dischargers:   None

Allowable Development:  None

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