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'''Water wells''' are an important [[water source]], especially in areas which experience a serious dry season and don't have other sources of water. | '''Water wells''' are an important [[water source]], especially in areas which experience a serious dry season and don't have other sources of water. | ||
The ground may act as a filter, providing high quality [[groundwater]]. In other cases, the water may be [[polluted]] by [[industrial waste]], or contaminated due to poor placement relative to a [[septic tank]], or brackish due to saltwater incursion. | The ground may act as a filter, providing high quality [[groundwater]]. In other cases, the water may be [[polluted]] by [[industrial waste]], or contaminated due to poor placement relative to a [[septic tank]], or brackish due to saltwater incursion. | ||
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A form of well is also used to collect rainwater - this must be surrounded by a collection area which funnels water into the well. This performs [[groundwater recharge]], and the same well may be used to collect water. | A form of well is also used to collect rainwater - this must be surrounded by a collection area which funnels water into the well. This performs [[groundwater recharge]], and the same well may be used to collect water. | ||
== | == Digging water wells == | ||
The digging of water wells is a science on itself. Parameters to determine correct placement include looking at the landscape, humidity of the soil, geology, and the trees growing in the area. | |||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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== External Links == | |||
* [https://permies.com/f/164/wells-springs Wells and Springs forums] at [https://permies.com/ Permies.com] | |||
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Latest revision as of 20:01, 9 June 2023
Water wells are an important water source, especially in areas which experience a serious dry season and don't have other sources of water.
The ground may act as a filter, providing high quality groundwater. In other cases, the water may be polluted by industrial waste, or contaminated due to poor placement relative to a septic tank, or brackish due to saltwater incursion.
Any form of latrine or septic tank should be placed at a safe distance, to minimize contamination of the water supply. In theory this will depend on the local conditions - soil, fissures in rock, depth of the well. In practice, a distance of 10 m is often used as a safe rule of thumb.
A form of well is also used to collect rainwater - this must be surrounded by a collection area which funnels water into the well. This performs groundwater recharge, and the same well may be used to collect water.
Digging water wells[edit | edit source]
The digging of water wells is a science on itself. Parameters to determine correct placement include looking at the landscape, humidity of the soil, geology, and the trees growing in the area.
See also[edit | edit source]
External Links[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]