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The Private Well Class is a free, 10-week email class designed to help well users protect their water supply. When you understand the basics of groundwater and wells—and follow best practices for maintenance—you’ll gain the confidence to manage your well effectively.

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Upcoming Webinars

Join us live every month to learn more about wells and get your questions answered by experts.

Well Care 101 – What You Need to Know to Protect Your Family

FOR WELL USERS

Next Session: January 14, 2026

Is My Water Safe to Drink? – Common Questions about Private Wells

FOR WELL USERS

Next Session: February 4, 2026

Outreach Strategies for Working with Private Well Owners

FOR WELL PROS

Next Session: March 4, 2026

OUT NOW: TAp TALK SEASON 5

The Drinking Water in Rural America Podcast

Tap Talk connects professionals across the drinking water community with ideas to extend and enhance our work.

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PrivateWellClass.org is a collaboration between the Illinois State Water Survey at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the Rural Community Assistance Partnership, with funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

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