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Keeping Your Well Water Well / Agua limpia en su pozo

Chrissy Lucas and Maggie Livesay
EM 8752 | Revised April 2021, Reviewed 2023

Summary

Tips for making sure a well is properly constructed and maintained, and that the water is safe to drink.

Consejos prácticos para asegurarse de que un pozo ha sido construido y mantenido correctamente, y que el agua del pozo se puede beber.

About the authors

Chrissy Lucas
Small Farms, Ground Water Quality Outreach Program Coordinator
Maggie Livesay
(Retired)
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