Environmental

In Tennessee, a 'wellhead protection area' is a zone surrounding a public water supply well where:

ANo real estate may be sold
BCertain land uses are restricted or regulated to protect the groundwater supply✓ Correct
CAll development is automatically prohibited
DOnly state government may purchase property

Explanation

Wellhead protection areas restrict certain land uses (e.g., underground fuel storage, heavy industry) near public water supply wells to prevent contamination of the groundwater source.

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