From jara.popinga at state.or.us  Mon Dec 24 11:15:23 2018
From: jara.popinga at state.or.us (Popinga Jara)
Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2018 19:15:23 +0000
Subject: [Oregon_dwsp] December Well Owner Tip Sheet
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From: National Ground Water Association <amartin at ngwa.org<mailto:amartin at ngwa.org>>
Subject: December Well Owner Tip Sheet


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[Well Owner Tip Sheet - NGWA]









December 2018






As 2018 comes to a close and the holiday season kicks into full swing, we thought it was a perfect time to send a reminder to schedule your annual water well inspection.








Why should I have my water well system inspected?



Routine inspection of your water well system can help ensure it is operating properly, prolong its useful life, and protect your investment. Most importantly, inspections can protect your health by discovering issues that could result in water quality problems presenting a health risk.



Wells should be evaluated by a licensed or certified professional. In between annual inspections, well owners should look for signs that a professional should be called sooner.



Can I inspect the well myself?



You can certainly inspect and maintain your well throughout the year, but once every 12 months you should let a professional do so as well.



Well owners should regularly examine the area above the ground surface over the well and contact a pro right away should any of the following show problems.



Casing (the pipe protruding from the ground, but you already know that from last month?s ?components of your well? tip sheet) ? check the general condition and also check if the casing extends at least 12 inches aboveground.



Well cap ? check the condition of the cap and any seals, and make sure the cap is securely attached.



Electrical conduit (if applicable) ? visually verify that all connections are secure.



Well owners should also visually inspect well system components away from the wellhead, such as aboveground wiring, pipes, connections, joint seals, gauges, pressure relief valves, and the water meter.



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What are some signs that I should get my well inspected right away?



The following are indicators of when a water well systems professional should be called to evaluate the condition of your well:

  *   Anytime the well must be opened (cap or well seal removed)
  *   If you experience taste or odor problems
  *   If you experience turbidity ? cloudiness of water caused by presence of suspended matter
  *   If there is a loss of capacity or pressure ? the well is not producing as much water as before, the pressure drops and surges, or the pump cycles on and off frequently
  *   If a test is positive for total coliforms, anaerobic bacteria, or any positive test results indicating a potential health concern.



How much can I expect to spend?



The costs of cleaning and maintaining your well can widely vary depending on location, the age of your well, and/or your specific needs. For example, an inspection of your well could run between $300 and $500. If a professional determines your well needs cleaning, that could run anywhere from $200 to $800.



NGWA tip: If possible, schedule your inspection for the same time each year so you don?t have to think about it or wait until the last minute.



Where can I learn more?



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If you have any suggestions on additional topics you?d like to see us cover, please feel free to respond to this email or send a note directly to amartin at ngwa.org<mailto:amartin at ngwa.org> anytime.



Happy Holidays! Please enjoy the remainder of 2018. We look forward to sharing information with you throughout the new year!







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