Becoming A MWON Volunteer
Over 3 million people in Pennsylvania get their water from a private water system (well, spring, or cistern.) Families on private water supplies need to be aware of changing water quality issues and the best methods to protect their water supply. Preventing contaminated water supplies is much easier and chapter than dealing with a water quality problem after the fact.
Unlike public drinking water systems, homeowners with private wells do not have assistance with the management of their water supply (including routine maintenance, water testing, and solving water quality and quantity problems.) All private water system owners need to take the time to make sure everything is working correctly and ensure that their water is always healthy to drink.
Protect yourself and your family by having your water tested, and inspect your water system every year. For more information on proper management of private water systems, contact the Master Well Owner Network at brs@psu.edu or 814-863-0194.
How to Apply
Interested in Volunteering? Please read the information below. Before filling out an application to become a Master Well Owner, here are a few things that you should know about the program.
Who should consider being a Master Well Owner and why volunteer?
Anyone that is interested in learning more about proper location, construction, and maintenance of water wells and is interested in educating others about these topics. Ideal candidates will have their own private water well, spring or cistern.
Online MWON Volunteer Training
You can now become a trained MWON volunteer through a new online training module. The 2012 online training course will begin on February 6, 2012 and extend through March 19, 2012.
How Does Online Training Work?
To participate in online training, you must submit and application and be accepted, participate in the course. To be certified as a volunteer, you must view and read course materials, attend to live online class meetings (webinars), and pass a series of exams for each chapter of the course. More details and links are provided below.
Online Training Course Curriculum
Description and links to the online training curriculum for the 2012 course will be provided here. Content will be added to this web site as the course proceeds.
