Hickman, John S.Herbel, Kevin L.Rogers, Danny H.Powell, Morgan2023-11-282023-11-281998-08https://hdl.handle.net/2097/43627Whether a well taps water just below the ground or hundreds of feet deep, its location on top of the ground is a crucial safety factor. Locating a well in a safe place takes careful planning and consideration of such factors as where the well is in relation to surface drainage and groundwater flow. A well downhill from a livestock lot, a leaking tank or a failing septic system runs a greater risk of contamination than a well on the uphill side of these pollution sources. The general rule for protecting the water supply is to keep a well upslope and as far as possible from potential sources of contamination.This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. Contents of this publication may be freely reproduced for educational purposes. All other rights reserved. Brand names appearing in this publication are for product identification purposes only. No endorsement is intended, nor is criticism implied of similar products not mentioned.EP33Environment and Natural ResourcesEquipment and StructuresHealth and SafetyText