Dry wells remind us how precious drinking water is. The Sparta Aquifer is a resource that townspeople and farmers alike depend on for drinking water.
Water conservation is one way to protect our shared supply of water.
Another way is to keep pollution out of groundwater. By individual actions to protect our water source, you will safeguard the water consumed by you and your neighbors near and far. Think of your well as a hole in the ground. If properly constructed and maintained, this hole provides access to a clean and safe drinking water buried underground. But this hole may serve as a pathway for pesticides, fertilizers, germs and other pollutants to enter groundwater unless you prevent problems.