Managing Natural Resources for Future Generations

ABANDONED WELL SEALING

PHOTO OF ABANDONED WELL SEALING

The aim of this program is to identify and properly seal abandoned wells as they threaten groundwater quality as well as posing a serious safety concern. Funding for approved capping and sealing of said wells is cost shared between the concerned landowner, the district and any other potential sources.

• significant hazards associated with unsealed abandoned wells include:

          i)  safety hazards

          ii)  environmental concerns

          iii)  groundwater contamination

          iv)  inter-mixing of groundwater

          v)   loss of aquifer pressure

The District will assist landowners in sealing abandoned wells through a 75/25 cost share agreement.   

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