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    Interpreting a Water Quality Report

    Water testing gives an overall picture of general well health. After going through the process of sampling and testing the water, it is time...
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    Where to Find Information About A Private Water Well

    Because private well water systems are not federally regulated, it is crucial for private well owners to stay informed about the status of t...
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    EPA Drinking Water Guidelines

    The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) enforces public drinking water standards under the authority of the Safe Drinking Wa...
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    Owning a Private Well in Alabama

    Well Water Background Thousands of Alabama residents rely on private water systems for their drinking water source. The 2015 Water Use Repo...
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    Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Well Water Tested

    The Alabama Department of Public Health and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System encourage all well owners to have their water t...
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    Coliform Bacteria in Well Water

    Individuals who drink water from a private well should have the water tested at least once a year for contamination. Bacterial Contaminants...
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    Common Contaminants Found in Well Water

    Waterborne illness because of drinking untreated water can be a product of both municipal and private water systems. While awareness of drin...
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    Protecting Well Water

    A well is not guaranteed to have consistent water quality over time. For those that rely on groundwater for drinking, protecting the well an...
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    Hydrogeologic Provinces of Alabama

    Many people drink groundwater every day, whether they know it or not. When turning on a faucet in Dothan, Greenville, Ozark, Selma, or Montg...
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    Problems With Water Yield in Private Water Wells

    Understanding water quantity in a well is important because well yield is related to withdrawal rates, well-depth, and groundwater replenish...
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