Groundwater Threat Inventory Quiz
Caring for Your Well
Half of the people living in the Quinte Source Protection Area depend on groundwater for their drinking water source. If you have a well on your property, make sure that it is maintained to reduce the risk of groundwater contamination. An old, unused, or improperly maintained well can be a direct path for contaminants to reach sources of drinking water.
As a well owner it is your responsibility to be ‘well aware' and to keep your water source safe.
How to keep your well water safe:
- Know exactly where your well is
- Keep potential sources of contamination away from your well
- Inspect your well regularly and have any necessary repairs or upgrades done by a licensed well contractor
- Make sure your well has a proper cap to prevent the entry of seepage or insects
- Maintain your septic system as this can be a source of contamination
- Have your water tested regularly to detect any problems so they can be fixed
- Have a licensed well contractor decommission old unused wells on your property
Additional Resources
Source Protection Plan
The Quinte Region Source Protection Plan directs local efforts to protect and keep sources of municipal drinking water clean.