Before drilling a well, we must consider what variables of contamination could have a negative impact on the well. Minimizing that risk starts with a proper site assessment.
More and more people are moving to the state of Colorado and increasing the demand for water, while less and less water is available due to a sustained drought.
A never-ending challenge in tracking groundwater availability and sustainability is the fact that it’s hidden underground, making it difficult to accurately characterize, says Kevin Dennehy, national coordinator of the U.S. Geological Survey’s (USGS) Ground-Water Resources Program.