Groundwater Protection
The road to groundwater protection takes many routes through DEP. Although the Groundwater Protection Program originates in the Bureau of Watershed Management, most activities from oil and gas drilling to landfills have specific regulations, guidelines and best management practices that are used to protect our groundwater resources. The following topics are some of the main facets of groundwater protection in DEP. Specific program guidance should also be sought when dealing with specific issues. Topics
Learn about groundwater in Pennsylvania
Source water protection for public water systems
Links to other groundwater protection organizations
or programs