Wells in Washington State come in all shapes and sizes. There are old wells that certain homes still use, and new wells that–for whatever reason–need to be decommissioned. This is the reality of this kind of work, and it’s another reason why having a team of licensed professionals is a great idea.
Before we get started on the topic of well decommissioning, we’d like to urge customers to schedule a consultation with our team. Well decommissioning in Rochester can be complex and time-consuming. If you value your time, your money, and your peace of mind, then you’re better off scheduling this work with us and letting our team decommission your well.
But if you’d like to at least learn a little more about how professional well decommissioning works, then keep reading!
Avoiding Abandoned Wells
This is the worst-case scenario for a lot of people, and it’s one of the main reasons why well decommissioning exists in the first place. Wells when left alone without proper decommissioning can be a hazard to the local environment, people, and animals.
- Safety concerns. We’ve all read and heard of horror stories with people falling into old, abandoned wells. This is a nightmare scenario and something that can easily be avoided with professional well decommissioning.
- Environmental concerns. The environment, especially the water around your property is at risk for contamination if a well is left abandoned. Runoff and other contaminants can pool in an abandoned well and cause problems.
- Animal safety. Whether it’s live wild animals or pets, the same dangers exist for them as they do for humans!
Keeping Things Legal
The state needs to know where old wells are for a variety of reasons. For starters, old wells can change the topography of the land and the water table over time. Geological surveys and studies depend on this kind of information, which can be missed if a homeowner tries to decommission their well themselves or abandons it.
Our team works hard to obtain all the correct licenses and permits to make sure the state and local authorities are aware of your old well and the fact that it’s been decommissioned. This helps helps with any public efforts like road construction and land conservation.