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How Much Risk Can I Expect?
The risk of having problems depends on how good your well is — how well
it was built and located, and how well you maintain it. It also depends
on your local environment. That includes the quality of the aquifer from
which you draw your water and the human activities going on in your area
that can affect your well water. Some questions to consider in protecting
your drinking water and maintaining your well are:
- What distance should my well be from sources of human wastes such
as septic systems?
- How far should it be from animal feedlots or manure spreading?
- What are the types of soil and underlying rocks? Does water flow easily
or collect on the surface?
- How deep must a well be dug to avoid seasonal changes in ground water
supply?
- What activities in my area (farming, mining, industry) might affect
my well?
- What is the age of my well, its pump, and other parts?
- Is my water distribution system protected from cross connections and
backflow problems?
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