A bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to provide for the protection of aquifers which are the sole or principal source of drinking water for public water systems.

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Safe Drinking Water Act ("the Act") to provide for protection of aquifers which are the sole or principal source of drinking water for public water systems by establishing a program for protection of critical ground water recharge areas. Authorizes municipalities within a sole or principal source area to petition the Governor of the State to designate a part of such area as a "special protection area." Requires that the petition propose boundaries for the special protection area and make certain evaluations. Directs the Governor to approve or disapprove the petition, based on a consideration of specified criteria, within 180 days after receipt. Requires the Governor, upon approving the petition, to: (1) propose the boundaries of the special protection area; (2) designate or establish an entity to develop a comprehensive management plan; and (3) establish procedures for public participation in plan development, for plan review, approval, and adoption, and for assistance to municipalities and other public agencies for plan implementation. Directs the Governor to submit to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency approved petitions and summaries of actions t…