Resources
Private Water System Videos
Well, Spring, and Cistern Construction and Maintenance
This video provides information on the proper construction of wells, springs, and cisterns to prevent contamination.
Private Water System Basics
Introductory video
Water Supply Testing and Protection
Only about 50 percent of the wells, springs, and cisterns in Pennsylvania have been properly tested by a state-certified testing laboratory. As a result, homeowners are often unaware of many symptomless water quality problems.
Solving Water Problems
Once you identify pollutants in water through water testing, the next question is how to solve the problem.
Private Water Systems Publications
Water Testing
Publications on How to test your water, Where to find a water testing facility, and Interpreting a water test.
Water Treatment Solutions
Water Softening, Shock Chlorination of Wells and Springs, Magnetic water treatment, and tips for Water Treatment Equipment.
Pollutants in Water
Identification of and solutions to numerous water pollutants in Pennsylvania including Coliform Bacteria, Nitrates, Lead, Gardia Cysts, Arsenic, Hydrogen Sulfide (rotten egg odor), and Iron & Manganese.
Water Quality Issues
Information on water quality issues related to humans like Roadside Dumps and Gas Well Drilling, as well as issues with water specific to cattle.
Well Publications
Before You Drill a Well
It is important that certain procedures be followed to insure a clean, reliable, productive well. These important steps include siting, drilling and pump testing the well.
