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Ground Water Committee
Residents of the Eastern Shore receive water either from wells or from Town water supplies. Pictured to the left: the Eastville water tower and the Tangier water tower.

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Kids' Corner
Summary of Local Key Concepts
If you have questions about what aquifer, recharge and other scientific concepts mean, check this section out. This section is tailored to quickly answer your questions about the Eastern Shore's unique groundwater concepts.

Our Groundwater Source
Everything we know about our groundwater.

Sole Source Aquifer
Explanation of our aquifer and why the EPA has given it a special designation.

How We Affect the Groundwater
Residents, businesses, farms and local governments use our water but what is happening beneath our feet.

Groundwater Protection Measures
Resource Protection Measures you can take.

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Eastern Shore of Virginia Groundwater Committee
Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commission
Phone 757-787-2936 or toll-free 866-787-3001
Fax 757-787-4221
email anpdc@a-npdc.org
23372 Front Street, PO Box 417, Accomac, VA, 23301