What Should I Do With a Well I'm Not Using? Many undocumented wells have been abandoned and are no longer in use today. These abandoned wells are often not properly sealed and are both a threat to groundwater quality and to public safety. Click here to sign up for our free well care e-course. November 15, 2019 By Katie Buckley Training Videos 0 0 Comment Read More »
Is My Well Safe After A Flood? Understanding the risks if your well becomes flooded is critical to protecting your family from contamination. If floodwaters overtop your well, you should assume your water is contaminated and disinfect your well for bacteria and sample it before using it again. If there is a possibility of floodwaters reaching your well, you should plan in advance. Click here to sign up for our free well care e-course. November 15, 2019 By Katie Buckley Training Videos 0 0 Comment Read More »
How to Keep your Pump and Pressure Tank in Good Condition Your pump and pressure tank are important components of your private well system. Keeping these mechanical devices in good condition can help prolong their lifespan and can help prevent bigger and more expensive problems. Click here to sign up for our free well care e-course. May 18, 2018 By Katie Buckley Training Videos video 0 0 Comment Read More »
Septic System Basics Septic systems are used to treat the waste from your home. This video explains the common components of septic system and an overview of how it functions. Failure to properly maintain any portion of this system can lead to a number of problems, including septic system failure, among others. Click here to sign up for our free well care e-course. May 14, 2018 By Katie Buckley Training Videos video 0 0 Comment Read More »
How to Seal an Old Well This video, developed for 2017’s Protect Your Groundwater Day “Cap It, Plug It” theme, explains the process of properly sealing an abandoned well. The sealing took place during a public demonstration event on August 9, 2016 in Macomb, IL. Visit the National Groundwater Association to learn more about this annual event. Click here to sign up for our free well care e-course. September 1, 2017 By Katie Buckley Training Videos abandoned well, video 0 0 Comment Read More »