What are the governmental regulations for private wells?
Although most U.S. households are connected to a public water system, the U.S. Geological Survey report “Estimated Use of Water in the United States in 2005” estimates that 14% of United States residents rely on private wells that are not regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Act. In most states, private wells are not regulated by governmental regulatory entities. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the homeowner to know and understand the quality of the water from their well. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency suggests that all wells should be tested for quality once every three years since influences to well water quality can change over time. Contact your public health office for their advice on testing of private wells in your state or area. Additional information on testing well water quality in private wells serving homes can be found on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Web site.
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- What are the governmental regulations for private wells?
