Water Systems CouncilTips for a Healthy Septic System
…maintained septic system poses no threat to the groundwater that supplies a household well. However, wastewater from a failing septic system can carry contaminants such as nitrates, harmful bacteria and…
wellcare® Well Owners Network Advises Now is Best Time for Annual Water Well Maintenance; Provides Free Guidance on Well Testing and Care
…various topics including basic well information, water testing, maintenance, potential groundwater contaminants, and water treatment. In addition, well owners can sign up online for a free membership in the wellcare®…
USGS Study a Reminder to Well Owners to Test and Maintain Wells Properly; Free Well Owners Manual Shows How
…safe drinking water. The study showed the potential for corrosive groundwater in all 50 U.S. states, ranging from low to moderate in 25 states and high to very high in…
Water Supply Cost Savings Act Introduced in Congress to Help Address Small Communities’ Water Infrastructure Funding Crisis
…enthusiastic support from the water supply industry, including the Water Systems Council, the Water Quality Association and the National Groundwater Association. “We are grateful to Congressman Stutzman for his leadership…
wellcare® Info Sheets
…- pdf (102.8 KiB) Protecting Groundwater By Managing Animal Waste – pdf (115.6 KiB) Protecting Groundwater through Agricultural Best Management Practices – pdf (141.5 KiB) Basic Well Information Sheets Determining…
About WSC
…federal levels about water wells and the importance of protecting America’s groundwater resources. The core values of the Water Systems Council: To protect users of well water. To preserve important…
Don’t Leave Out Your Septic System
…septic tank or drainfield system as needed to prevent leaks of bacteria and nutrients into groundwater. More tips: Never drive or park a vehicle on the septic as this may…
Bipartisan Water Supply Cost Savings Act Introduced in Senate to Help Address Rural Communities’ Water Infrastructure Funding Crisis
…Act (S. 1642) was greeted with enthusiastic support from the water supply industry, including the Water Systems Council, the Water Quality Association and the National Groundwater Association. “We are extremely…
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…the local, state, and federal levels about water wells and the importance of protecting America’s groundwater resources. Founded in 1932, the Water Systems Council (WSC) is a national nonprofit organization…
Who Owns the Water
…reports were published in October 2005 and again in October 2009. Since 2009, there have been a number of significant developments with respect to groundwater rights across the country. This update includes these new…
