Brian Oram, PG's Blog – September 2011 Archive (2)

Flooding and Private Wells - If your private well has been flooded and inudated with water

I go to a lot of meetings and the citizens are always concerned about how the Marcellus Drilling might impact the groundwater aquifer, but we all seem to forget about these flooding events that most likely have a more cummulative negative impact on the environment and our health.  If your private well has been inudated  with water and possibly submerged, you will need to take the following action:

 

1. Make sure the power is off the the well and check the electrical…

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Added by Brian Oram, PG on September 9, 2011 at 10:30am — No Comments

Current Outreach Program to Well Owners In Northeastern Pennsylvania ( Free Assistance)

New Online Guide for Private Well Owners in PA

Nearly a million households in Pennsylvania rely on private water supplies.In Pennsylvania, protection and maintenance of a private well is largely the responsibility of homeowners. Private wells are typically safe, dependable sources of water if sited wisely and constructed properly. Information is provided here to have your private water supply built correctly and protected adequately.  There…

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Added by Brian Oram, PG on September 7, 2011 at 10:38am — No Comments

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