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Well Care Videos

Private Domestic Wells: Determining the Density by Census Block and Understanding Potential Sources of Contamination – Recorded Live on March 9, 2022

The U.S. EPA has developed the data and a new tool to determine the density of private domestic wells (PDWs) by census block - Private Domestic Well Map. This provides the most comprehensive understanding and highest spatial resolution of PDWs through using publicly available state well drill logs and the latest census data on housing units. This data is vital to those concerned with the water quality and quantity of private domestic wells. This data shows there has been growth in the reliance on PDWs in the US with 17 per cent of the population, or 23 million housing units, reliant on PDWs. The presentation will:

  • address the density of PDWs,
  • provide a brief demonstration of the tool,
  • provide a better understanding of potential sources of contamination to the PDWs, and
  • address the implications of climate change impacts, particularly flooding.

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What Environmental Health Professionals Need to Know about Private Wells - Recorded Live on February 17, 2022

This webinar recording discusses private well topics that environmental health professionals might encounter in the field. The webinar will answer questions such as:

  • Challenges and issues that environmental health professionals face,
  • Groundwater, wells, and well owner attitudes, and
  • Gaps between groundwater and health professionals.

Is My Water Safe to Drink? – Recorded Live on January 27, 2022

In this webinar recording you’ll learn about caring for your private well and best practices to protect your water supply from contamination. The webinar will answer questions such as:

  • How to get your well water tested,
  • What you need to do to take care of your well, and
  • If your well susceptible to contamination.

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Groundwater and Well Construction 101 – Recorded Live on December 7, 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.

Well Care 101 - Recorded Live on November 18, 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.