As a private water well owner, it is your job to be well aware — to understand the basics of well maintenance and operation, and to take the necessary actions to keep your water well in safe running order. This booklet is a guide to caring for your well and protecting the groundwater in Newfoundland and Labrador.

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	Size (MB)
Complete  booklet (37 pages)	3.4
By Section
Cover	1.3
Table of Contents and Introduction	0.3
Well Life Cycle Groundwater basics Well type Well location Well construction Upgrading your well Well plugging and sealing	1.2
Well Maintenance Protecting your well water Well inspection Water Conservation	0.4
Water Quality Possible contaminants Water testing Bacterial contamination Treatment systems	0.5
Other Hiring a well driller Your well records Resources Water quality testing diary Well maintenance diary	0.1

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