Well Abandonment Unused or improperly abandoned wells are a significant threat to the groundwater quality. Wells are removed from service for a number of reasons, including construction of a replacement well, deconstruction of the building being served, failure of the well to produce safe drinking water, failure to meet state codes and standards, relocation of septic systems or when a community water system is extended to an area formerly serviced by individual private wells. In Massachusetts many Boards of Health have there own standards on what type of abandonment is required in your town. Contact a specialist in our office to find out what the abandonment options are in your area. The following are some of the reasons wells need to be properly abandoned: ~ An abandoned well can directly channel surface contaminates into the groundwater if not properly filled with an impermeable material. Normally, this contaminated water is naturally purified in the upper layers of the soil however, if the well is not properly abandoned than the water bypasses this action thus directly contaminating the groundwater. ~Groundwater flows in soil and bedrock formations more commonly know as aquifers, contamination that enters non abandoned wells can move into nearby active wells contaminating them as well. ~After a well gets covered it is nearly impossible to find it and determine if it is a current source of possible contamination. ~ Improperly abandoned flowing wells can be a nuisance and may lower the water tables in nearby wells. Contact our office today for a free Abandonment Estimate!!! 1-800-562-WELL (9355