Is my well water at risk of contamination?
Take the self-assessment to find out.
| Private Well Protection Checklist | Yes | No |
| Have you had your well water tested within the last two years? | ||
| Is your well less than 20 years old? | ||
| Is the water table around your well deeper than 30 feet? | ||
| Is your well securely capped and does it have intact casing that extends 1 foot above ground level? | ||
| Is your well properly grouted to prevent entry of surface water? | ||
| Do you mix, load, or store pesticides or fertilizer at least 100 feet from the well? | ||
| Do you have backflow prevention devices installed on all faucets used to fill spray tanks? | ||
| Are animal corrals and lagoons located at least 100 feet downhill from the well? | ||
| Is your septic tank at least 50 feet from the well? | ||
| Have you had your septic system pumped within the last four years? | ||
| Are unused wells on your property properly plugged, sealed and abandoned according to the Construction Rules (2 CCR 402-2)? | ||
| Are underground storage tanks removed or less than 10 years old? | ||
| Are all fuel tanks at least 100 feet from the well? | ||
| Do you dispose of pesticide containers, solvents, lubricants, paints, household cleaning products, and old batteries properly off-site? |
If you answer No to any of these questions, your well may be vulnerable to contamination. Consider having your water tested and evaluate how you can improve the safety of your water supply.