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One of the most common concerns involving a home ’s
water well is the water’s
potability. Water that is not potable may pose serious health hazards. Have
you recently evaluated the condition of your water well? The following pages
will help you do just that.
Irrigation wells
- Irrigation wells are for the purpose of watering lawns, washing cars, etc.
This well is separate from the domestic water supply and the water should be
potable, however, some municipalities are lax when it comes to enforcing
regulations on irrigation wells.
Community wells -A community well is a
private well that is shared by two or more properties. These wells
are often found in remote developments. There may be a central water
treatment plant very often regulated, tested and supervised by the
municipality. 
- Springs are a naturally flowing source of
water. Their source is a water table that is higher than
the surface exit point of the water. This is referred to as an artesian
well. It is becoming rare to find a spring in use in a private
residence; because they are easily contaminated from surface sources and
not allowed in most municipalities. Spring water should be tested
frequently by the municipality to ensure that it is potable.
- Properties converted from wells to public
water - When a property is converted to a public water source from a
well, the well is sometimes retained for irrigation purposes. The
well water must be physically separated (i.e. the pipe completely
separated) from the domestic water supply. The water from the well
should still be potable and tested periodically, in the event that it is
inadvertently used for drinking water.
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