Chapter 23.60
CRITICAL AQUIFER RECHARGE AREAS
Sections:
Part I. Designation, Rating and Mapping
23.60.010 Critical aquifer recharge areas designation.
Part I. Designation, Rating and Mapping
23.60.010 Critical aquifer recharge areas designation.
Critical aquifer recharge areas (CARAs) are those areas with a critical recharging effect on aquifers used for potable water as defined by WAC 365-190-030(2). CARAs have prevailing geologic conditions associated with infiltration rates that create a high potential for contamination of ground water resources or contribute significantly to the replenishment of ground water. CARAs are protected as critical areas under the Washington State Growth Management Act. However, no areas meeting criteria for CARAs exist in the vicinity of the city of Edmonds. Thus, additional specific provisions for protection of this critical area type are not provided within this title. [Ord. 3527 § 2, 2004].