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Workshops

Working Well offers provincewide workshops for well owners to learn the basics of:

• groundwater
• well construction
• common well problems
• contamination risks
• water well protection and best management practices

Workshop 1: Getting to know your well

Watch the recording: Workshop 1: Getting to know your well

This webinar covered the fundamentals of groundwater and well systems. Topics included:

• Groundwater 101: What it is and why it matters
• How your well works: Key components and functionality
• Understanding your drilling report: Learn how to read and interpret it
• Draw your well exercise: Create a visual representation of your well

Workshop 2: Maintaining and managing your well

Watch the recording: Workshop 2: Maintaining and managing your well

This webinar covered some of the most common well challenges and how to troubleshoot them effectively. Topics included:

• Common well problems: What to watch for and why they happen
• Top 10 well enemies: Identify and avoid common contamination risks
• Shock chlorination: When and how to disinfect your well safely

Workshop 3: Sampling, testing and treating water from your well

Watch the recording: Workshop 3: Sampling, testing and treating water from your well

This webinar discussed the essentials of water sampling, testing and treatment, helping you make informed decisions about your water quality. Topics included:

• Taking water samples: How to take a water sample
• Water testing: What to test for, how often, and where to start
• Water treatment options: Learning the basics of common water treatment systems

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