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FYI – PRIVATE WATER WELL OWNERS
Flooding or spills that could cause contamination Frequent or unexplained illness Changes in water color, taste or appearance Other evidence that water quality may have changed is observed. Good wellhead protection may provide the best defense against sources of
contamination. The following 12-point checklist offers guidelines to aid in
wellhead protection. 12-Point Check Do at least once a year: Check to see that well casing is free of cracks or other leaks from water table to at least 1 foot above the ground surface or highest flood level. Check that the sanitary seal is secure and watertight and is a KDHE-approved type. Make sure the ground slopes away from the well for at least 15 feet in all directions. Shock chlorinate the well and water system. Test water and compare the results with analysis records. Maintain a file of
test results, records and information about the well. Always: Have a licensed driller or knowledgeable landowner do all the work on the well or well casing and be sure well meets all current construction standards. All construction, reconstruction and plugging measures are regulated by Kansas Department of Health & Environment Article 12 and Article 30. For further information, contact your local Environmental Health Department or extension agent. Find and fix the cause of any change in water taste, color or odor. Shock chlorinate the well. Maintain 50 feet (100 preferred) of open space between the well and any buildings, waste system, parked vehicle, equipment, compost or other contamination source. Store chemicals such as fertilizer, pesticides, oil, and fuel or paint at least 100 feet down slope. Properly plug all abandoned wells and other holes not used in the last two years and plug all unused cesspools and septic tanks. Prevent backflow and back-siphonage by maintaining an air gap above the container you are filling or by using an adequate backflow prevention device. Shock chlorinate the well after any service work on the pump, well or water system. Lasted Updated 11/10/2004
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In 1974, the Safe Drinking Water Act was passed to aid in the
protection of human health and welfare. The Safe Drinking Water Act and its
amendments included federal standards for drinking water contaminants.
Enforcement of these standards resulted in the requirement of water suppliers to
test for contaminants, install new types of filters, adopt appropriate methods
of treatment and to notify consumers of any violation of the standards. Such
regulations are not in place for private water supply sources. Ultimately,
private water well owners are responsible for the quality and safety of the
drinking water they and their family use.
