Environmental
Florida's 'Wellfield Protection Zones' are typically divided into zones based on:
ADistance from the nearest road
BTravel time for groundwater to reach the wellfield — typically Zone I (closest) through Zone III (farthest)✓ Correct
CThe depth of the well
DThe volume of water pumped daily
Explanation
Wellfield protection zones are defined by the travel time for contaminants in groundwater to reach the public supply well. Shorter travel times (Zone I) have the strictest land use restrictions; longer travel times (Zone III) have less restrictive controls.
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