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Household well owners are responsible for ensuring that their well water is safe to drink. This publication discusses common factors that affect well water quality and quantity, including common contaminants in well water, water testing methods, treatment options, well siting, and recommendations for protecting the quality of your well water. Sections within the text include water sources and aquifer characteristics, well operation and maintenance, how to increase your well yield, and the impact of drought on your well. Drinking water guidelines and standards list all known possible contaminants and pollutants, and the most common contaminants that will directly impact your health. Naturally occurring contaminants as well as environmental pollutants are included. Unique to this publication is an extensive chapter on water treatment options, with cut-away diagrams explaining how these systems work. An important component is a table of water problems, including symptoms, analytical tests, and possible sources.