Do not ignore structures or activities that are not on your own property. Pollution does not recognize land boundaries. Seepage potential Drainage around the wellhead and well construction largely define seepage potential. Localized ponding and certain well construction shortfalls can be corrected to reduce movement of surface water into the groundwater around the well. The soil's ability to protect the underlying water is dependent on a number of factors, including its permeability.
Sandy soils intake surface water rapidly and therefore offer less protection than silts or clays.
The more potential pollution sources in vicinity of the well, the more likely the soil's ability to protect water may be overwhelmed. Geologic features Deeper water tends to be better protected than shallow water. Different aquifer types are better protected than others, however, this mini-survey only looks at surface conditions as defined by the predominant soil texture. This text was extracted from the publication, MF1050.