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oo � s <br /> Finding #7 <br /> The results of the two studies with the USGS provide sufficient data for plans and policy <br /> recommendations to be developed to ensure sustainable use of the resource. <br /> Finding #8 <br /> While well construction standards in the County exceed State standards, diligence is <br /> needed to ensure that new wells are appropriately sited and constructed to the degree <br /> that wastewater systems are addressed. In particular, new development proposals <br /> currently are required to address the availability of acceptable soils for wastewater <br /> (septic)systems, but no such set of requirements exist to addressing water availability for <br /> wells prior to development. <br /> Finding #8 <br /> Tlie 1996 USGS study provides data and examples that can be used to evaluate the <br /> available ground water supply by watershed, and site new wells appropriately. The effect <br /> of dense development could cause a net reduction in ground water recharge rates and in <br /> baseflow to streams, thus reducing supplies and storage. <br /> Finding #9 <br /> Well plumbing design and maintenance are important components of well construction. <br /> Good pump system installation, the appropriate sizing of well pumps and balancing the <br /> pumping rate to in flow can help to address these issues. <br /> Finding #10 <br /> Ground water and surface water quantity and quality are inextricably niter-related. <br /> Ground water represents the source of up to 50% of stream flow. In order to ensure that <br /> the use of available ground water does not exceed availability (i.e., demand not exceeds <br /> supply), future planning for water resources must recognize the inter-relationship and <br /> address ground water and surface water protection as two parts of the same whole. <br /> 19 <br />