Know Your Well

On this episode of "Know Your Well," we're discussing well construction. What all should a homeowner know about the ins and outs of construction, and what should be left to professionals? This episode will help you understand what it takes to get from Day 1 of construction to a running water well.Today's guest is Thom Hanna. Thom is the technical director of water well products and hydrogeologist for Johnson Screens. He is also the author of the “Guide for Using the Hydrogeologic Classification System for Water Well Boreholes,” which you can buy in the NGWA online bookstore.Website: WellOwner.orgFacebook: @WellOwnerTwitter: @WellOwnerInstagram: @WellOwnerGo to WellOwner.org for more tips and educational tools and to find a qualified professional in your area for water well maintenance.“Know Your Well” is a production of the National Ground Water Association. This podcast was created and edited by NGWA's Abby Valencic. and hosted by Ben Frech. WellOwner.org is supported by the Rural Community Assistance Partnership, as part of the USEPA funded program “Improving Water Quality through Training and Technical Assistance to Private Well Owners.” To learn more about the Rural Community Assistance Partnership, go to RCAP.org.

On this episode of “Know Your Well,” we're discussing water treatment. The NGWA recommends that private well owners test their water annually for bacteria, nitrate, and anything of concern in their local water system. But what happens next?Today's guest is Peter S. Cartwright, an engineer and the president of Cartwright Consulting Company out of Minneapolis.Website: WellOwner.orgFacebook: @WellOwnerTwitter: @WellOwnerInstagram: @WellOwnerGo to WellOwner.org for more tips and educational tools and to find a qualified professional in your area for water well maintenance.“Know Your Well” is a production of the National Ground Water Association. This podcast was created and edited by NGWA's Abby Valencic. and hosted by Ben Frech. WellOwner.org is supported by the Rural Community Assistance Partnership, as part of the USEPA funded program “Improving Water Quality through Training and Technical Assistance to Private Well Owners.” To learn more about the Rural Community Assistance Partnership, go to RCAP.org.

On this episode of “Know Your Well,” we're discussing water testing. What goes into testing your water? How often should you do it? Why is it important?Today's guest is Mike Ekberg, the manager of water resource monitoring at the Miami Conservancy District in Dayton, Ohio.Website: WellOwner.orgFacebook: @WellOwnerTwitter: @WellOwnerInstagram: @WellOwnerGo to WellOwner.org for more tips and educational tools and to find a qualified professional in your area for water well maintenance.“Know Your Well” is a production of the National Ground Water Association. This podcast was created and edited by NGWA's Abby Valencic. and hosted by Ben Frech. WellOwner.org is supported by the Rural Community Assistance Partnership, as part of the USEPA funded program “Improving Water Quality through Training and Technical Assistance to Private Well Owners.” To learn more about the Rural Community Assistance Partnership, go to RCAP.org.

On this episode of “Know Your Well,” we're focusing on what new homeowners should look for during a home inspection concerning their water wells and some basic water well maintenance after they've closed on their property. Our guest is Gary Hix, who is a Registered Professional Geologist in Arizona, specializing in hydrogeology. He was the 2019 William A. McEllhiney Distinguished Lecturer for The Groundwater Foundation. He is a former licensed water well drilling contractor and remains actively involved in the National Ground Water Association and Arizona Water Well Association.Website: WellOwner.orgFacebook: @WellOwnerTwitter: @WellOwnerInstagram: @WellOwnerGo to WellOwner.org for more tips and educational tools and to find a qualified professional in your area for water well maintenance.“Know Your Well” is a production of the National Ground Water Association. This podcast was created and edited by NGWA's Abby Valencic. and hosted by Ben Frech.WellOwner.org is supported by the Rural Community Assistance Partnership, as part of the USEPA funded program “Improving Water Quality through Training and Technical Assistance to Private Well Owners.” To learn more about the Rural Community Assistance Partnership, go to RCAP.org.