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Do drinking water wells tend to go dry after a period of time?

Last Updated: May 04, 2010

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Although drinking water wells can go dry for a variety of reasons, it is not a tendency that they will. Wells can go dry during droughts or when there is an increase in ground water pumping that is greater than the recharge.

If your well does go dry, contact a licensed well driller in your area for recommendations and assistance.

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