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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

Register now for the upcoming workshop.

This webinar will cover the fundamentals of groundwater and well systems. Topics include:

  • 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

Can’t make the live workshop? Watch the recording: Workshop 1: Getting to know your well

Supplemental exercise – Draw your well exercise: Create a visual representation of your well

Workshop 2: Maintaining and managing your well

Register now for the upcoming workshop.

This webinar will cover some of the most common well challenges and how to troubleshoot them effectively. Topics include:

  • 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

Can’t make the live workshop? Watch the recording: Workshop 2: Maintaining and managing your well

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

Register now for the upcoming workshop.

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

  • 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

Can’t make the live workshop? Watch the recording: Workshop 3: Sampling, testing and treating water from your well

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