Find out how often to test your well in 2025 – annual bacteria/nitrate tests, 3-5 year chemical panels, and when to retest after construction or water changes!
Well Safety
What Safety Tests Should I Run On My Residential Water Well?
Learn which safety tests to run on your residential well – microbial, chemical, radiological and physical checks – how to sample, read results and fix problems.
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How Do I Know If My Well Water Is Safe To Drink?
Learn how to test your private well, recognize warning signs, interpret lab results, and choose proper testing methods to keep your drinking water safe at home.
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What Are Safe Practices For Maintaining A Well Pump?
Safety-focused guide to private well pump maintenance: PPE, electrical lockout, pressure-tank & switch checks, winterizing, water testing, routine checks, more.
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How Do I Know If My Water Softener Is Safe For My Well?
Learn how to check if your water softener is safe for your well: identify system, manage brine discharge, test water, prevent contamination, follow local codes.
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What Emergency Steps Should I Take If My Well Is Contaminated?
If your well is contaminated, act fast: stop using water, secure safe supply, test, disinfect, and call local health or well professionals.
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Can Earthquakes Affect Water Well Safety?
Can earthquakes harm well water? Learn how quakes can damage or contaminate wells, signs to spot, testing and steps to protect your water.
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What Are The Safest Materials For Well Casing?
Safest well casing: understand PVC, HDPE, steel and stainless to protect drinking water—compare corrosion, lifespan, seals, install, and care for homes & farms.
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How Do I Prevent Fertilizer Runoff From Reaching My Well?
Learn how to prevent fertilizer runoff from contaminating your well: assess risk, use buffers & good practices, test water, and protect your drinking supply.
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How Do I Test For Pesticides In Well Water?
Learn how to test your private well for pesticides: when to test, which labs and methods to use, sample collection, interpreting results, and treatment options.