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In the News (Tue 18 Nov 08)

  
  Drinking Water: Well Water Testing FAQ's- Parasitic Pathways - Division of Parasitic Diseases
Check your well every spring to make sure there are no mechanical problems; test it once each year for germs and once every two to three years for harmful chemicals.
However, as a well owner, it is up to you to maintain your well and have it tested regularly.
The presence of nitrate in well water also depends on the geology of the land around your well.
www.cdc.gov /ncidod/dpd/healthywater/factsheets/wellwater.htm   (1011 words)

  
  Boulder/GNC Water Well: How to chlorinate your water system
Water, especially well water, should be tested for potability on a yearly basis.
Well drillers and pump installers are required to use 100 parts per million (ppm)as a minimum, to disinfect the well after their work.
To remove the chlorine and have your water chlorine free, the well and/or cistern must be emptied of the chlorinated water.
www.waterwell.cc /CHLORIN.HTM   (966 words)

  
 DWR - Southern District - Well Standards
The space between the monitoring well casing and the wall of the well boring, usually referred to as the "annular space," shall be effectively sealed to prevent it from being a preferential pathway for the movement of poor quality water, pollutants, and contaminants.
Water level observation wells less than 15 feet in total depth that are used to assess root zone drainage in agricultural areas are exempt from an annular surface seal requirement, unless otherwise required by the enforcing agency.
Water should be added to the bentonite transition seal prior to the placement of cement-based sealing materials where the bentonite is dry in the borehole.
wwwdpla.water.ca.gov /sd/groundwater/california_well_standards/mws/mws_section9.html   (1855 words)

  
 DWR - Southern District - Well Standards
Medium to large-diameter pipe or casing used in water wells to maintain the well bore and house pumping equipment is not normally used for cathodic protection wells.
Cathodic protection wells constructed with gravel backfill to land surface are particularly conducive to the movement of poor-quality water, pollutants, or contaminants.
Water and electrolytes are sometimes introduced into cathodic protection wells through vent pipes, or gravel fill in the annulus, to keep wells functional where natural electrolytes are lacking.
wwwdpla.water.ca.gov /sd/groundwater/california_well_standards/cpws/cpws_introduction.html   (1685 words)

  
 Water Well Information
Water wells come in all shapes and sizes and need to be designed to suit the geologic conditions, the purpose for needing the water and to comply with local regulations.
Critical decisions related to well depth, diameter and positioning of screens (if needed) are usually made on a site by site basis depending on the driller's experience in the local area and on the specific information on water strikes and rock conditions found during the drilling process.
A well screen is an engineered device that may be used in wells to help maximize inflow from the aquifer and allow for long-term satisfactory operation of the well.
www.water-welldrilling.com /wellinfo.html   (1005 words)

  
 Water Well | Healthy Water | Conservation
Water is necessary for all living things to survive and as the earth and its water supplies become more polluted by industry and its waste, it is vital that we begin to change our attitudes towards it.
Only 3% is fresh water and nearly 80% of what is fresh, is frozen in the polar ice caps and glaciers around the world.
Groundwater is the portion of the water residing in underground aquifers.
www.water-well.net   (312 words)

  
 Cushing & Sons: Water Wells & Pumps
Water from artesian rock wells comes from surface water that has percolated deep down into fissures in the bedrock, purifying itself as it travels through the topsoil, boulders, sand, silt and glacial material.
Because we have drilled so many wells in NH, VT and MA, we have an enormous amount of data plus the intuitive experience to help locate your well on your property to maximize its delivery of water to your home or business.
Correct water well design and casing installation is important to protect against contamination risks.
www.cushingandsons.com /wells.html   (402 words)

  
 Shock Disinfection Chlorination Private Water Well Water Supply bacterial contamination
Unlike public water supplies that are regularly tested to ensure the water is safe to drink, individuals or families using private water supplies are responsible for testing for contamination.
Shock chlorination or shock disinfection of the well consists of mixing sufficient chlorine-based chemical with the well water to create a solution containing 200 milligrams per liter (mg/l), or parts per million (ppm) of chlorine throughout the entire system (well, distribution pipeline, water heater, pressure tank and other equipment).
Again, use a nearby hydrant and hose to circulate water through a portion of the distribution system to assure that the chlorine material is thoroughly mixed with well water.
www.water-research.net /shockwelldisinfection.htm   (2092 words)

  
 Water Well Helpline
As the water is released into the widening section of the venturi, pressure drops, creating a suction effect at the constriction, and increasing the flow of water into the pipe.
To cleanse your well of any particles that remain, use a foot valve at the bottom end of a long length of polyethylene tubing (it's called an inertia pump) to manually pump the water until it is silt free.
A drop of well water placed on agar in a petri dish and incubated may indicate the presence or absence of bacteria.
www.fdungan.com /well.htm   (11830 words)

  
 Water Well Technology, Inc.
Water Well Technology Inc. is a licensed drilling contractor specializing in evaluating, repairing, and rejuvenating water wells.
In addition to the extensive knowledge, Water Well Technology, Inc. also employs highly trained technicians and state of the art equipment with advanced technical capabilities to meet the needs of the water well industry.
Water Well Technology, Inc. travels throughout the states of California, Nevada, Oregon and Idaho providing a wide variety of well rejuvenation and repair service.
www.waterwelltechnology.com /index.htm   (152 words)

  
 Information for Private Well Owners   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
As a private well owner, it is important to recognize that you are responsible for ensuring the quantity and quality of your own water supply.
Proper construction, maintenance and destruction of water wells is necessary to not only provide a reliable water supply, but also to protect the groundwater resource.
When a well is constructed, modified or destroyed, the law requires that the drilling contractor submit a Well Completion Report to DWR.
watersupplyconditions.water.ca.gov /wells.cfm   (664 words)

  
 Ground water: Wells
He would have kept digging until he reached the water table and water filled the bottom of the hole.
Where surface water is scarce, such as in deserts,people couldn't survive and thrive without ground water.
If a well is pumped at a faster rate than the aquifer around it is recharged by precipitation or other underground flow, then water levels around the well can be lowered.
ga.water.usgs.gov /edu/earthgwwells.html   (521 words)

  
 Water Well-Being: Water Use and Conservation Facts
Water sources can become stressed due to withdrawals to meet needs such as irrigation and watering of lawns.
Reducing the amount of water used for lawn and landscape maintenance is essential to protecting water supplies for current and future uses and for protecting natural resources.
Stop the watering until it is absorbed into the ground and then continue until you have watered four to six inches deep.
www.mass.gov /agr/waterwellbeing/water_facts.htm   (763 words)

  
 Residential Well Program
If a proposed well is to serve a small business, such as a service station, it is a Public Water Supply and needs to follow the Water Supply permitting procedures.
Well owners 65 years of age and over or on public assistance such as Medicade, can receive one bacteriological analysis and one metals and minerals analysis per year at no charge (proof of age or assistance is necessary).
A survey performed recently found that approximately 70% of the drinking water wells surveyed which were installed since the regulations were enacted failed to meet the regulations completely.
www.scdhec.net /water/html/dwrw.html   (1962 words)

  
 Cushing & Sons: Water Wells & Pumps
Cushing and Sons is one of the most respected water well drilling contractors in New England.
Drilling the water well is only one part of a dependable water delivery system for your home or business.
Our wells and water pumping system installations are unconditionally guaranteed to protect your investment.
www.cushingandsons.com   (256 words)

  
 Welcome to Carson Water Well Specialists
Carson Water Well Specialists was built by people whose foundation for success was based on strong work ethic and customer satisfaction.
Our customers know that for each and every well that we drill, we take the care and pride as we would if we were doing it for ourselves.
In addition to new well construction, our qualified staff is available for well and pump service including water treatment installation and service.
www.waterwellonline.com /index.htm   (138 words)

  
 Wyoming Water Well Association
The program purpose is to protect the public from incompetent and unethical water well drilling and water well pump installation contractors as well as the promotion of excellence in the practice of this area of expertise.
These rules and regulations implement the authority of the board to provide certification and standards of practice for certified water well drilling contractors and certified water well pump installation contractors in Wyoming and provide for enforcement and proper administration of the provisions of the act.
Under Wyoming's voluntary certification program, an applicant for a water well driller contractor operator's license must be at least 18 years old, provide written documentation of financial responsibility, pass an examination prescribed by the board (or provide evidence he is currently certified by NGWA), and pay the required fees.
www.wywaterwell.org /legislative.htm   (462 words)

  
 Water Well Design Software and Techniques
esigning a water well can be relatively straightforward, a rigorous design approach is needed for complex aquifer conditions, certain types of wells and to optimise the costs of well construction and energy supplies.
he specification of the physical components and dimensions of a water well and estimates of its capital and operating costs.
The WDT can be applied to vertical abstraction and recharge (infiltration) wells (boreholes) in unconsolidated to consolidated, isotropic to heterogeneous aquifers under confined to unconfined conditions.
www.waterwelldesign.com /index.html   (228 words)

  
 Wellowner.org - Informing consumers about ground water and water wells   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Throughout, the importance of regular well maintenance and water testing is demonstrated again and again.
After all, your water well system is a direct link to an underground water reserve and the responsibility is yours to protect this valuable natural resource, as well as safeguarding your family's health.
The Master Ground Water Contractor (MGWC) designation is the highest level of certification and is reserved for those who have demonstrated exceptional knowledge in both water well construction and pump installation by passing additional rigorous testing and having a worked a minimum of five years full-time in the industry.
www.wellowner.org   (345 words)

  
 Water Witch Water Drilling Rigs For Sale
This rig is rated to drill water wells up to 700 feet in depth.
With this rig and lots of hard work, you should be able to quickly start your own high demand water well drilling business.
This will quickly provide you with a jump start on how and where to drill water wells while teaching you how to safely operate one of these rare rigs.
www.waterwitchdrilling.com   (688 words)

  
 Problem Well Water Systems - Iron Removal - Manganese Treatment - Sulfur Odor - Hard Water
Well owners are encouraged to send pre and post water samples to our facility once a year.
Water is then filtered through our high efficiency reverse osmosis system to filter Sodium, Chlorides, and high TDS (total dissolved solids) followed lastly by a UV System to provide quality drinking water.
Wells drilled in shale or sandstone, or near coal or oil fields often have hydrogen sulfide present.Hydrogen sulfide may also be produced when sulfate in well water converts to hydrogen sulfide.
www.raindancewatersystems.com /well-water-filters.html   (3123 words)

  
 EPA > Water > Drinking Water > Private Drinking Water Wells
EPA regulates public water systems; it does not have the authority to regulate private drinking water wells.
Approximately 15 percent of Americans rely on their own private drinking water supplies, and these supplies are not subject to EPA standards, although some state and local governments do set rules to protect users of these wells.
Unlike public drinking water systems serving many people, they do not have experts regularly checking the water’s source and its quality before it is sent to the tap.
www.epa.gov /safewater/privatewells/index2.html   (294 words)

  
 Water Well Drilling
In the State of Utah, any well drilled to a depth of greater than 30 feet must be constructed by a currently licensed Utah Water Well Driller.
The purpose of these Rules is to assist in the orderly development of underground water, insure minimum well construction standards, prevent pollution of aquifers, and to obtain accurate records of well drilling operations.
Geologic Well Logs: A database of Geologic Well Logs is also being developed under a cooperative arrangement between well drillers, Utah Geological Survey, and the Division of Water Rights.
www.waterrights.utah.gov /wellinfo   (629 words)

  
 Pennsylvania Geological Survey: Water Well Drilling and Abandonment
Water well completion form for drillers* Since 1966, drillers have been required to submit water well completion information describing the location and construction parameters of water wells drilled in Pennsylvania.
Our Internet-based application called WebDriller is available to those drillers that prefer to submit this information electronically.
If you would like more information or are a driller interested in using this application, please contact Sharon Fesus at 717–702–2074 or Jody Zipperer at 717–702–2073, send an e-mail to webdriller@state.pa.us, or visit our WebDriller web page.
www.dcnr.state.pa.us /topogeo/groundwater/gw_privwells.aspx   (191 words)

  
 The Oregon Well Water Program
If you get your water from a private source, such as a well or spring, YOU are responsible for ensuring that your drinking water is safe.  You are the regulator, inspector, maintenance manager, accountant, and consumer.  The information here can help you with these responsibilities.
You may also contact your local Watermaster for a copy of well logs and for help interpreting the information.
Contact a well contractor licensed by the WRD if you need to have work done on your well.  Browse the list for someone located near you.
wellwater.oregonstate.edu /wells.php   (373 words)

  
 Water Witch Water Drilling Rigs For Sale
This rig is rated to drill water wells up to 700 feet in depth.
With this rig and lots of hard work, you should be able to quickly start your own high demand water well drilling business.
This will quickly provide you with a jump start on how and where to drill water wells while teaching you how to safely operate one of these rare rigs.
www.waterwitchdrilling.com /waterwel.html   (688 words)

  
 Water well drilling   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Learn key water well drilling principles in order to construct safe water wells overseas.
Water well drilling techniques include placing a filter pack and sealing the borehole to keep-out contaminated surface run-off.
This water well drilling tutorial also includes making and installing a handpump and pad, developing and disinfecting the well and testing water quality.
www.lifewater.ca /ndexdril.htm   (122 words)

  
 Water Well Log Report Search and View - WA State Dept. of Ecology
You are using a browser that may not allow you to take full advantage of all the features of this website.
A Well Log means a Well Report and describes the location, ownership, construction details and lithology of a completed well.
This web site enables you to search for wells which have well reports and to view the well report using a variety of search tools.
apps.ecy.wa.gov /welllog   (159 words)

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