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Six Steps to Well Water Safety: What Should I Do?

Listed below are the six basic steps you should take to maintain the safety of your drinking water. After the list you’ll find “how to” suggestions for each point to help you protect your well and your drinking water.

  1. Identify potential problem sources
  2. Talk with ”local experts”
  3. Have your water tested periodically.
  4. Have the test results interpreted and explained clearly.
  5. Set a regular maintenance schedule for your well, do the scheduled maintenance and keep accurate, up-to-date records.
  6. Remedy any problems.


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