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What are the health risks associated with deteriorated abandoned wells?

August 18, 2024

  • Surface Contaminants – a well is a direct conduit for contamination from the surface to the fresh water supply in the Edwards Aquifer.
  • Co-mingling of groundwater – a well that is open to more than one aquifer (improperly constructed) can transmit contaminants or lower quality water from a shallow aquifer to the Edwards Aquifer even if the surface seal is in good condition.