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We are also protecting our wetlands, ponds, and lakes from the down draft <br />problems by sealing old unused water wells. Most wells are sealed at the time of <br />property transfer. Well disclosures have been a requirement since 1989 and the <br />seller must sign an affidavit reporting all abandoned wells and subsurface fuel <br />tanks. Of course this process also protects our ground water from surface and near <br />surface contamination into the lower ground water supply. <br /> <br />Only MDH licensed contractors can seal wells. Even those 1-1/4" sand points the <br />home owner installed years ago cannot be sealed by the home owner. <br /> <br />Property transfer does not mean that all wells on the property must be sealed. If <br />the well is used for irrigation and his in working condition, the well does not need <br />to be sealed if the buyer agrees to properly seal the well if in a non working <br />condition for more than 30 days (non seasonal). <br /> <br />WHAT SHOULD WE BE DOING? <br /> <br />Educate the well owners on there wells <br /> <br />a. How they were constructed <br />b. Aquifers <br />c. Location and sources of pollution (well head protection). <br />d. Annual disinfection procedures <br />e. Water sampling <br />f. Water conservation <br /> <br />Educate the welt owners on proper sealing procedures. <br />a. Well disclosure certificate <br />b. What is well sealing? <br />c. What is maintenance permit? <br /> <br />Roger E. Renner, President <br />E.H. Rennet & Sons, ][nc. <br />Minnesota License #71015 <br />NGWA Certified Master Ground Water Contractor <br /> <br /> <br />