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Posted on August 23, 2019August 23, 2019 by drinking-water

If I am in an area that is susceptible to droughts, how do I drought-proof my drinking water well?

The only way to reduce the risk of your drinking water well going dry during a drought period is to get it deepened, especially if other local wells are pumping from the same water source. In addition, water conservation measures could reduce the likelihood of your well going dry.

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