Learn how far septic tanks and drainfields should be from private wells, why setbacks vary, factors to consider, testing tips and ways to protect drinking water.
Well Safety
Can Oil Or Gas Drilling Affect My Well Safety?
Learn how nearby oil or gas drilling activities could impact your well’s safety and water quality. Discover steps to mitigate risks and protect your drinking water.
Well Owner Resources
What Are The Risks Of Shallow Water Wells?
Learn the hazards of shallow water wells-microbes, nitrates, chemicals and metals-how to test, treat, and protect your water, health, and property. Get tested!!
Well Safety
How Do I Handle Sudden Changes In Well Water Taste Or Smell?
Sudden change in well water taste or smell? Learn quick steps to assess risks, test your well and choose treatments to protect your home’s drinking water today.
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This Pine resident says water wells are drying up and she wants the Legislature to do something
Discover how a Pine resident is advocating for legislative action as water wells dry up, threatening daily life and ecosystems. Learn more about this urgent issue.
Well Owner Resources
What Resources Are Available For Testing Well Water For Arsenic?
Explore essential resources for testing well water for arsenic. Ensure health safety by learning about testing methods, understanding results, and mitigating contamination.
Well Safety
What’s The Risk Of Mold In A Well System?
Explore mold risks in well systems, affecting water quality and health. Learn prevention tips to keep your water safe from mold and iron bacteria threats.
Well Safety
How Do I Monitor Water Quality Between Lab Tests?
Track water quality between lab tests using portable meters, test strips, visual checks, sampling tips, action thresholds, and triggers for lab submission soon.
Well Owner Resources
What Should I Do If My Well Runs Dry?
If your well runs dry: stay calm, check pumps and breakers, secure emergency water, troubleshoot causes, test water and plan repairs or rehabilitation with pro.
Well Owner Resources
Where Can I Find Videos Demonstrating Well Inspection Procedures?
Explore online platforms, educational sites, and professional resources to find videos demonstrating well inspection procedures. Equip yourself with practical skills for well management.