Does the drought impact ground water quality?
In general, there is no adverse impact on overall ground water quality from a drought. If a homeowner drills a deeper well in response to a drought, the homeowner may end up with more mineralized water. This is because the water has been in the ground longer and may have taken on some of the characteristics of the surrounding rock formations. The homeowner may also gain water quality benefits from a deeper, properly constructed well. These deeper wells are better protected from surface man-induced contamination sources, such as lawn fertilizer applications or accidental spills. Q: Is this drought a one-year event or multi-year cycle? A: The National Ground Water Association recommends that you contact the National Weather Service, http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwslinks.html, or forecasters in your area for their assessment of long-term weather patterns.
