The latest United States Drought Monitor has designated more than half the Commonwealth of Virginia as “Abnormally Dry.” Real-time well monitoring sites in Bedford County, Virginia have shown a consistent drop in water table levels since late August. Likewise, weather stations in surrounding counties haven’t measured an inch or more rain during a single storm since late […]
Leaks in water well casings can be caused by a variety of things including corrosion, pressure from stones or other objects pressing against the casing, splits at a welded or defective casing seam, even a lightning strike or nearby construction site that may be blasting. It can often be difficult to tell that your well casing has a leak. […]
Some people see a well head as an eye sore and decide to bury it during landscaping. This is never a good idea and can lead to problems down the road, including contaminated water.
