Most landowners don t recognize the risk these old wells pose to their drinking water.
Wells provide a direct channel to the groundwater.
Runoff from crop fields, barnyards, road ditches or any other surface water can funnel down the well, inside or outside the casing, and contaminate your own and your community s drinking water supply. An old well poses unnecessary risk not just to one well, but to the groundwater we all use. When properly filled and sealed with impermeable materials like cement or bentonite, a well will no longer pose a hazard to the groundwater or a safety liability. Assistance Available Technical assistance is available through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources, or any Licensed Well Driller or Pump Installer. Funds are limited.