While municipal water serves most American households, private wells are still quite common, especially for households in lower-density areas. In the United States, about 40 million people rely on domestic wells for their drinking water, according to the United States Geological Survey. About 3 million Canadian residents also use private wells, according to a Canadian government website. A […]
For millions of North American households, a cool drink on a hot summer’s day or a load of sparkling clean dishes means relying on well water. Wells can be an almost-endless source of water; however, because well water quality isn’t federally regulated like municipal water, there are a variety of potential issues — both aesthetic […]
In the United States and Canada, millions of people rely on well water systems for drinking water and for other household uses. Because private wells are not regulated in the same way as municipal water systems, those who use them are responsible for ensuring that their water supply is safe. As such, many public agencies […]