Private Drinking Water Wells

When planning for a private drinking water supply, consider the quantity and quality of water that will be needed. The quantity of water supplied by a private water supply must meet the total daily demand and all peak use demands. Both total daily demand and peak use demands can be reduced with wise water use. The quality of the private drinking water supplies is at the discretion of the user, and drinking water does not need to be pure to be safe. The quality of water can be evaluated by testing the water and comparing laboratory results to guidelines established for public water supplies. If the water quality is less than desired, treatment may be an option.