Wellhead Protection Checklist
Checklist for protecting a wellhead from contamination, covering the well cap, nearby chemicals, runoff paths and records of inspections. Use it on each visit and keep the completed copy with your farm records.
ChecklistSoil, Water & ConservationFree PDF
What is on this checklist
- Well cap secure and undamaged
- Casing free of cracks
- Ground slopes away from the well
- Chemicals and fuel stored away from the well
- No livestock or manure near the wellhead
- Backflow protection on hose connections
- Nearby septic or lagoon locations known
- Well records and test results filed
- Inspection date and name recorded
How to use this checklist
Work down the list in the same order each time so nothing gets skipped. Anything marked FIX should be handled before the job starts and written down.
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 CDC and eXtension.
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