Well Water Information
How Summer Storms Affect Well Water (And What You Can Do)
What Happens to Well Water After a Storm? When heavy rain or flooding hits, the ground around your well becomes saturated. As stormwater flows across fields, lawns, and driveways, it picks up everything in its path — including bacteria, pesticides, nitrates, and animal waste. If your well isn’t properly sealed or protected, these contaminants can
