Your private well should be properly protected but I’m not talking about homeowner’s insurance to cover well repairs. That is a topic that I would like to discuss at a later time. I’m talking right now about having surge protection, run dry protection, and over-pressurization and water leak detection for your private water well. Protection [...]
What: NGWA Virtual Groundwater and Public Health Symposium When: December 7, 2020 Register today Groundwater’s role in public health may be at highest point of public visibility and knowledge in the last 20 years. The continued threat of the PFAS contamination, ongoing drought conditions, and other emerging threats have proven to be key issues of [...]
The coronavirus that causes COVID-19 (officially known as SARS-CoV-2 but referred to here as the COVID-19 virus) has not been detected in drinking water in either private wells or public drinking water systems. […]
On this episode of “Know Your Well,” we’re discussing well construction. What all should a homeowner know about the ins and outs of construction, and what should be left to professionals? This episode will help you understand what it takes to get from Day 1 of construction to a [...]
No one likes to think about putting their beautiful rural home up for sale, but circumstances often demand that we do just that. […]
Every year, we ask our communities to promote and protect their groundwater supply and this year we are urging you to focus these efforts in your own backyard. […]
The performance of many private water wells varies seasonally; therefore, well owner maintenance and performance checks should be adapted to fit these seasonal changes. […]
NGWA published PFAS and Private Well Owners: What You Need to Know, a two-page fact sheet for home owners concerned about PFAS. Written in easy-to-understand language by groundwater professionals, it explains what PFAS are, how to test wells for PFAS, treatment options, and more. Download PDF
Listen to our new monthly podcast to learn the basics of maintaining your water well. We’re speaking with experts from across the U.S. to discuss everything from well construction to water testing to groundwater protection in this series. This podcast will debut Friday, Aug. 14. […]
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