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Always
use licensed or certified water well drillers and pump installers when a
well is constructed, a pump is installed or the system is
serviced.
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An
annual well maintenance check, including a bacterial test, is
recommended. Any source of drinking water should be checked any time
there is a change in taste, odor or appearance, or anytime a water
supply system is serviced.
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Keep
hazardous chemicals, such as paint, fertilizer, pesticides, and motor
oil far away from your well.
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Periodically check the well cover or well cap on top of the
casing (well) to ensure it is in good repair.
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Always
maintain proper separation between your well and buildings, waste
systems or chemical storage facilities. Your professional contractor
knows the rules.
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Don't
allow back-siphonage. When mixing pesticides, fertilizers or other
chemicals, don't put the hose inside the tank or container.
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When
landscaping, keep the top of your well at least one foot above the
ground. Slope the ground away from your well for proper drainage.
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Take
care in working or mowing around your well. A damaged casing could
jeopardize the sanitary protection of your well. Don't pile snow,
leaves, or other materials around your well.
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Keep
your well records in a safe place. These include the construction
report, as well as annual water well system maintenance and water
testing results.
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Be
aware of changes in your well, the area around your well, or the water
it provides.
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When
your well has come to the end of its serviceable life (usually more than
20 years), have your qualified water well contractor properly
decommission your well after constructing your new system.