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How
to care for your private well
Your well can be contaminated by:
- Openings in the well seal
- Improperly installed well casing
- Well casing not deep enough
- Well casing not sealed
- A source of contamination not related to well construction.
Take care of your well by ensuring that:
- Sanitary seal or well cap is securely in place and water-tight
- Cap is at least 12 inches above the ground
- Joints, cracks and connections in the well casing are sealed
- Surface draining near the well is directed away from the well
casing
- Surface water does not pond near the well
- Well pump and distribution systems are checked regularly
- Changes in the quantity and quality of water should be
investigated immediately.
Abandoned wells should be carefully sealed to prevent pollution of
ground water and any safety hazards. The hiring of a well contactor
qualified to seal wells is strongly recommended.
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