By: Diane E. Boellstorff, Drew M. Gholson, Mark L. McFarland and John W. Smith, The Texas A&M University System
Texas landowners are responsible for managing the drinking water from their private wells. To protect your water supply, you need to keep records on each well, manage potential sources of contamination, and test your water at least once a year.
Record the location of all wells on your property, and keep a file on each well. Each well will have a unique identification number assigned by the driller. Use this number to track historical information, which may be available from the following sources:
Materials from many common facilities can contaminate a water well. Take steps to protect your well water from them. According to Texas law, the well- head must be at least:
Contaminants such as arsenic and radionuclides can occur naturally in wells. Well water can also be contaminated by environmental disturbances or human activities such as oil and gas exploration
Have your well water tested for the contaminants that are most likely to be in it. At a minimum, have the water tested every year for nitrate, total dissolved solids (TDS), and E. coli or fecal coliform (bacteria from human or animal waste).
Also have the water tested whenever you suspect contamination; when you notice a change in the water's color, taste, or odor; after the pump or well is maintained; and after anyone who drinks the well water experiences a suspicious illness.
By: Diane E. Boellstorff, Drew M. Gholson, Monty C. Dozier, Texas A&M
This method is for private wells with a properly functioning submersible pump only. If your well uses a jet pump or your system is damaged, the following instructions for the disinfection process will not work. An indication that your well is damaged can be a decrease in water pressure once turned on. Contact a certified contractor for examination.
Wells can become contaminated several ways. Flood water can carry contaminants into the well. An improperly working septic system or livestock grazing near the well access can introduce bacteria. Ingesting or being exposed to contaminated water may cause sickness, so it should not be used for:
If you think your well system may be contaminated, alternative drinking water options include using bottled water, water boiled for one minute, or water from a source you know isn’t contaminated. Disinfection can eliminate or reduce harmful bacteria, viruses, or other microorganisms that may be found in your drinking water. To ensure a safe and effective disinfection process, call us or request an appointment.
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