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 the 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 the 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.

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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? 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.