West Virginia WHPP was approved the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 1992. The key to West Virginia's WHPP is the use of existing regulations affecting ground water. The State has several programs currently in place to protect ground water from potential sources of contamination. All sources of contamination not previously covered by regulations, are addressed by the Ground-Water Protection Act.
Area is determined using groundwater models, available technical data and geological setting.
The potential contaminant source inventory - Survey of past and present activities performed on all properties within the WHPA to identify potential sources of contamination. The West Virginia WHPP provides various services to the communities. A review and approval process for the Wellhead Protection Area. Track the progress at each community in the Wellhead Protection planning. Technical support for the management and contingency phases.