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Hernando County adopts updated wellhead protection ordinance and approving resolution, 5-0
Summary
The Hernando County Commission unanimously adopted an updated wellhead protection ordinance and a supporting resolution Jan. 13, 2026, accepting new hydraulic modeling and revised maps; county staff said the changes align with state rules and generally do not add new local restrictions.
Hernando County commissioners unanimously adopted an updated wellhead protection ordinance (Ordinance 2026-03) and a separate resolution supporting the ordinance on Jan. 13, 2026.
Brad Smith, interim utilities director for Hernando County, told the board he brought a revised ordinance that updates wellhead protection maps and special protection areas to reflect a 2021 water master plan and changes in state and county codes. "This does not change how the ordinance is applied," Smith said, adding the update primarily revises maps and definitions rather than altering…
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