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Well Care Videos

2021 Private Well Conference – Recorded Virtually May 25-27, 2021

The 2021 Private Well Conference, held May 25-27, 2021 virtually, was our 3rd national conference that united the private well community and emphasized the importance of collaboration and partnerships.  

The conference is a one of a kind event with national scope and exclusive focus on private wells. Private well professionals in attendance included drillers, federal agencies, state and local government, regulators, researchers, laboratories, cooperative extension, educators, and groundwater industry professionals. There were 174 attendees from 42 states at the three day virtual event. The conference included 19 presentations, a driller's panel, a laboratory panel, a flash mastermind event, and ten 5-minute lightning talks!  
 
This is the 3rd National Private Well conference, and the 2017 and 2019 Private Well Conference presentations are also available online.

Septic Systems 101 - Recorded Live on July 20, 2021

In this webinar recording you’ll learn about septic system management as part of a larger strategy to protect the water in your private well. Using best practices to maintain your septic system can also keep it in proper working order and prolong its life. The webinar will answer questions such as:

  • What is safe to flush down your drains,
  • Do you need to put additives in your septic tank, and
  • How to prolong the life of your system.

Well Care 101 - Recorded Live on June 9, 2021

In this webinar recording you’ll learn well care best practices and how to ensure the water in your well is safe to drink. The webinar will answer questions such as:

  • How to determine if your water is safe for drinking,
  • Simple best practices for well maintenance, and
  • Solutions to the most common well problems.

Programs & Services for Well Owners and Professionals – Recorded Live on May 11, 2021

In this recorded webinar, you’ll learn about available resources and help from the RCAP regions for well owners and professionals. The webinar will answer questions such as:

  • Who RCAP is,
  • What services they offer,
  • how private well owners are supported, and
  • collaboration opportunities.

Groundwater and Well Construction 101 – Recorded Live on April 8, 2021

In this recorded webinar, you’ll learn about how water moves through the ground to your well and how well construction can increase contamination vulnerability. The webinar will answer questions such as:

  • Types of wells and well construction,
  • The basic components of a well system, and
  • Water treatment options.