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The Wellhead Protection Program (WHPP) protects the health of people using groundwater as a public drinking water source by providing a focus zone around public wells to prevent, detect and remediate groundwater contamination.

Fairfield is part of the WHPP developed and implemented by The Hamilton to New Baltimore Groundwater Consortium, a multi-jurisdictional body that ensures quality of water in the Great Miami Valley Aquifer. The program includes the following components:

• Delineation of wellhead protection areas
• Potential pollution source inventory
• Management planning
• Contingency planning
• Groundwater monitoring
• Public education

To learn more about the efforts and activities of the Hamilton to New Baltimore Groundwater Consortium's WHPP, visit their Web site at www.gwconsortium.org.