Farm Business & Financial Management
Farm Well Water Protection Checklist
A checklist for protecting a farm well from contamination, covering the wellhead, nearby activities and testing. Helps owners reduce risks to drinking and livestock water.
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What is on this checklist
- Wellhead cap and casing in good shape
- Well location marked on a map
- Chemicals stored away from the well
- Fuel tanks kept at a safe distance
- Livestock and manure kept away
- Surface water drainage directed away
- Unused wells properly closed
- Water tested on a regular schedule
- Records of tests and repairs
- Licensed well contractor contact
How to use this checklist
Use one sheet per unit, pen or field. Date it, sign it, and file the finished copy so you can look back at what was found and fixed.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA NRCS and CDC.
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