Tips for safety, health and water conservation
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Establish a wellhead protection
area around your well with a minimum radius of 100 feet. Do not spill,
store or dispose of animal wastes, fuels, pesticides, fertilizers
or paints within that area.
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Test your well water at least once a year for coliform bacteria and
at least once every three years for the Routine Domestic Water Analysis.
Call a certified private lab for details, or contact the Nevada State
Health Laboratory at (702) 733-3700.
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Check for broken water lines, which are one of the major causes of
hidden leaks and wasted water from wells. Take extra care when searching
for a broken line, due to the pressure and storage tanks installed
as part of your well system.
Follow these tips to find a leak:
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Turn off all water inside and outside your home
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Write down your meter reading
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Leave all water turned off overnight or for at least eight hours
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Recheck your meter reading. If the reading has changed, you may have
a hidden leak.
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