Resources for Well Owners

Explore these resources and the resources on the Guidance Documents page. For technical assistance regarding well construction, maintenance and protection, contact the KDHE Geology and Well Technology Unit at 785-296-5560.

Education for Well Owners

• Basics-What Well Owners Should Know
• EPA Private Wells-Importance of Testing; Treatment Technology
• Privatewellclass - Free Online Training for Well Owners

Well Water Quality

• Center for Disease Control-Healthy Water
• Water Systems Council-WellCare Info Sheets

Well Maintenance

• WellOwner - Well Owner Maintenance Practices
• WellOwner - Water Well Maintenance Checklist
• Center for Disease Control-Private Well Maintenance
• Water Systems Council-Well Maintenance

Water Well Disinfection

• K-State Bulletin MF911 Shock Chlorination for Private Water Systems (PDF)
• Minnesota Department of Health-Well and Water System Disinfection for Private Wells
• Wellcare Information for You about Disinfecting Your Well