Underground source of drinking water (USDW)

Underground source of drinking water (USDW)

An aquifers currently being used as a source of drinking water or capable of supplying a public water system. USDWs have a TDS content of 10,000 milligrammes per litre or less, and are not "exempted aquifers.

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