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headwaters in this county.
“Nothing pollutes like urban development — strip shopping centers, parking lots, intense development,” said Mr. McCarthy. So when legislation comes up in Richmond regarding anything to do with keeping Rappahannock rural and agricultural, people from Fredericksburg should be there supporting us, said Mr. McCarthy. Even though agricultural practices may contribute to some water pollution, it just doesn’t compare to urban development.
Rappahannock County had a pollution potential map done six or seven years ago which measures water quality. Flood plain areas have been identified in the county, and a household drinking water study was done which tested ten percent of wells in the county. Also, a hydrological study of water sources was done in Sperryville.
Mr. McCarthy is looklhgTorward to the water issues being discussed. “I think it is great. I hope it raises some consciousness. Protecting the quality of the water could not be more important,” he said.
“Anyone interested in the present or future needs for water in this region can and should participate in our month-long focus, particularly by attending the panel discussion on ' Friday, July 11 at the county library,” said Mr. Harris. The discussion will begin at 7:30 p.m., but Mr. Harris recommends arriving between 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
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