Cass SWCD
Well Sealing Program
An unused water well—abandoned well—provides a direct route for pollutants to reach groundwater, your primary drinking water source and interconnection to the lake. Sealing abandoned wells is a safeguard against unwanted pollution. It must done by a licensed groundwater professional. Cass Soil and Water Conservation District offers a cost share program for well sealing that will pay up to $300 per well.
Protecting Groundwater
Groundwater is found in underground geologic formations called aquifers. Layers of earth protect groundwater and act as natural barrier to contam- ination. Unsealed wells however, pose a threat, because they are a direct conduit for pollutants or contaminants to reach the aquifers below, and could potentially affect nearby drinking water wells.
To learn more about water quality and well testing, visit the Minnesota Department of Health's website by clicking on the MN Department of Health logo.
Site Visit Request
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