Central Coastal Plain Capacity Use Area

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Click on the county of interest for an enlarged county map with Cretaceous aquifer zones delineated. The Environmental Management Commission has designated the 15 highlighted counties shown on the map to the left as the Central Coastal Plain Capacity Use Area and approved the CCPCUA rules which create a ground water use permitting process. The CCPCUA rules became effective August 1, 2002. Permits are required for ground water users of more than 100,000 gallons per day. Annual registration and reporting of withdrawals is required for surface and ground water users of more than 10,000 gallons per day. Frequently Asked Questions Flow chart of CUA permitting process (pdf)