Why isn’t there a groundwater map on the website that is accurate and up to date?

In order to be able to take advantage of the best data possible, our groundwater mapping is now tied directly to the mapping done by the RI Dept. of Environmental Management based on it’s most up to date data. Here is a link to the regulations.  Pages 42-43 show static maps.

https://risos-apa-production-public.s3.amazonaws.com/DEM/REG_12456_20211221085721.pdf

here is a link to the mapping page of RIDEM. Once on the page, you have to turn on the groundwater layers you want and turn off the ones you don’t to get the image below. I clicked on the generic “groundwater” layer and if you expand that layer by clicking the arrow next to it you can click on wellhead and recharge.

https://ridemgis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=87e104c8adb449eb9f905e5f18020de5

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1. I've Heard recent changes have been made to our groundwater protection? Can you explain and does this better preserve this vital resource?
2. What is the difference between the two overlay zones, and what does that mean?
3. Why isn’t there a groundwater map on the website that is accurate and up to date?
4. Why would the Water Department want to put the groundwater reservoir at risk?
5. Is our water supply truly stressed?