Abandoned Wells Are a Threat to Our Personal

Abandoned Wells Are a Threat to Our Personal Safety and Water Supply

Introduction • Abandoned wells are a threat to safety. • Abandoned wells are a threat to water supply. • Steps that should be taken in order to reduce threat. • Conclusion

Goals of this Presentation • Establish why abandoned wells are a threat to personal safety. • Establish why abandoned wells pose a threat to our water supply. • Establish what steps that can be taken in order to eliminate threat of abandoned wells.

Why in an abandoned well a threat to our safety? • The main concern is falling into an open well. • There have been many nationally publicized incidents in which someone has fallen into an abandoned well. • Most of these incidents have involved children.

Why are abandoned wells a threat to our water supply? • Surface water running down the casing • Co-mingling of two aquifers • Pressure head loss from water moving from on aquifer to another. • Do you agree with this? Why not?

What are some steps that could be taken to prevent contamination and to reduce personal injury? • The main method would be to remove the abandoned well. • Restore the well to working order. • Cap the well.

Conclusion • Abandoned wells can provide an easy access to our water supply for contaminants. • Abandoned wells are an open hole to fall into. • Through proper procedures, the threat of personal injury and contamination can be removed.