Wells Technical Bulletins
The following series of technical bulletins were created for water supply well owners.
They summarize information found in the Water Supply Wells: Requirements and Best Management Practices manual published by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.
Technical Bulletins
- Completing the New Well’s Structure
- Flowing Wells
- Installing Equipment in a Well
- New Construction of the Hole, Casing, Well Screen and Annular Space
- Siting a New Well
- Well Abandonment: When to Plug and Seal a Well
- Well Abandonment: How to Plug and Seal a Well
- Well Construction Licensing
- Well Disinfection
- Well Maintenance
- Well Repairs and Other Alterations
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Private Wells
The following resources provide information on private wells.
Best Management Practices: Water Wells
Disinfecting Wells After a Disaster
Drinking Water from Household Wells
Drinking Water Testing – Private Citizen
Find Licensed Well Contractors
Groundwater and the Rural Homeowner
Learn About Private Water Wells
Overview of Water-related Diseases and Contaminants in Private Wells
Potential Well Water Contaminants and Their Impacts
Private Well Water and Fluoride
Private Well Water Manual – A Quick Users Guide
Safe Water Guide for Private Well Owners
Water Talk – Be Well Aware, Information for Private Well Owners
Water Testing – Who to Contact
Well Issues – Frequently Asked Technical Questions
Well Water Testing (Private Drinking Water)
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Well Components
The following fact sheets describe different well components for learning purposes.
Common Well Components
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