Wells
Protecting groundwater
Well Water Program
Wells are potential pathways for contaminants to enter groundwater.
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Contamination Evidence
- Detection of high bacteria levels in well water tests.
- Well water turbidity.
- Detection of other contaminants in well water tests.
Causes
- No well casing or leaky casing.
- Well cover not watertight.
- Open abandoned wells.
- Groundwater movement from contaminated to uncontaminated wells.
Prevention
- Watertight well cover.
- Tight well casing.
- Tight plumbing connections.
- Identify and seal abandoned wells.