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Is It Possible to Share My Water Well with My Neighbors?
A residential water well can be shared with neighbors, but whether you should share your well, and how it should be shared will depend on many legal, technical, financial, and interpersonal factors. Sharing wells can provide money savings and easier access to groundwater but comes with some upkeep responsibilities. Most importantly, though, are the considerations…
Read MoreWhat Facts Should Every Shared Well Owner Know?
A shared well provides water service to two or more properties from one water source. It’s simple when it works. Everybody saves money. Problems arise when the rules aren’t clear. Conflict over maintenance responsibilities, excessive water usage, and muddy easement rights can ruin neighbor relations and derail real estate transactions. Nationwide almost 1 in 20…
Read MoreWhat Are Some Conflict Resolution Strategies for Shared Water Wells?
Sharing a water well with multiple homes is common in rural areas where individual wells aren’t feasible or are cost prohibitive to drill. These shared well systems can provide reliable water supply at a lower price point for everyone involved if all parties play nicely. A shared well agreement should detail ownership percentages, how pumping…
Read MoreHow Can I Protect My Water Well from Contamination and Bacteria?
Owning a well can leave you asking if your water is safe to drink. Follow these tips to help protect your well water from bacteria and other contaminants. Know Where Your Well Is Located On Your Property Your well will be identified by the 4- to 8-inch diameter metal pipe (known as a casing) that…
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