Environmental
Nebraska's 'Wellhead Protection Program' regulates land use near:
AOil and gas wells only
BPublic drinking water supply wells to prevent contamination of the source water✓ Correct
CAgricultural irrigation wells
DWells on federally owned land
Explanation
Wellhead protection programs establish zones around public drinking water wells where certain land uses (gas stations, dry cleaners, industrial) are restricted or regulated to prevent contamination of the drinking water supply.
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