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Emerging Well Water Contaminants You Should Know About

Jen Edwards October 15, 2021

Private well owners have the freedom of having their own water supply present on their property, as well as the …

Overall Private Well Water Quality in Maryland

Jen Edwards September 20, 2021

Did you know that approximately one-third of Marylanders rely on private wells for their drinking water? If you are one …

Hepatitis A and Drinking Water from a Private Well

Jen Edwards September 7, 2021

Private well owners have many advantages, as they don’t need to worry about the same infrastructure that homes using municipal …

How to Protect Your Well in Flood Prone Areas

Jen Edwards August 27, 2021

Being a private well owner can come with plenty of benefits, like increased control over the treatment that your water …

The Dangers of Nitrates in Your Well

Jen Edwards August 3, 2021

Many consumers have heard the word nitrates discussed around food that we consume, but they can also be present in …

The Dangers of Microorganisms in Your Well

Jen Edwards July 14, 2021

Every homeowner that relies on water from a private well needs to understand exactly what they might be drinking. Unfortunately, …

How Often Should You Test Your Well Water?

Jen Edwards July 6, 2021

As a private well owner, there are no municipal water treatment centers that will take care of testing and treating …

How to Prepare Your Well for a Natural Disaster

haguequalitymd June 28, 2021

Protecting your home’s drinking water is important every day, particularly if you are one of the millions of Americans who …

What Is Radium and How Can You Protect Your Well Water From It?

Jen Edwards June 15, 2021

Many different compounds can be found in well water throughout the state of Maryland, and some of them are quite …

The Importance of Checking Your Well After Flooding

Jen Edwards May 20, 2021

Many Americans use municipal water in their homes, but over 13% of Maryland residents rely on a private well for …

Common Well Water Issues During Springtime and How to Treat Them

Jen Edwards May 10, 2021

Are you one of the 13% of Maryland residents who use a private well to supply them with clean, fresh …

What You Need to Know About Arsenic Levels in Your Water

Jen Edwards May 31, 2019

High Arsenic Levels & Heart Disease There are several heavy metals affecting water quality. Recently, a study linked high arsenic …