Module 7 — Troubleshooting Water Well Problems
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Troubleshooting Guide
There are four common symptoms associated with most water well problems:
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Reduced well yield
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Sediment in the water
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Change in water quality
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Dissolved gas in the water.
The guide on the next four pages refers to these four symptoms. To use the guide, find the
section that identifies the symptom you are experiencing. Look down the left hand column for
possible causes of the problem. Beside each cause is listed some indicators you can check for
and ways to correct the problem.
Be aware that in many cases the well problem can be the result of a combination of causes
and therefore correction may be a combination of actions as well.