Environmental

An Arizona property located within a Wellhead Protection Area (WPA) may face:

AHigher property taxes
BLand use restrictions to protect the groundwater supply from contamination✓ Correct
CMandatory well testing every year
DEminent domain for public water supply expansion

Explanation

Wellhead Protection Areas are designated zones around public water supply wells where land use may be restricted to prevent contamination of the drinking water source. Restrictions may limit storage of hazardous materials and certain industrial activities.

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