Plugging Old Wells -- the how to and possible help
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) estimates there may be as many as one abandoned well or cistern for every 80 acres of land in the state. That translates to over 4,700 old wells or cisterns in most counties of southern Missouri.
"These old wells, which were once an asset, can become a serious liability," said Bob Schultheis, natural resource engineering specialist, University of Missouri Extension.
Read more about what you can do at:
"These old wells, which were once an asset, can become a serious liability," said Bob Schultheis, natural resource engineering specialist, University of Missouri Extension.
Read more about what you can do at:
http://agebb.missouri.edu/news/swnews/queries/showcur.idc?story_num=8205&iln=6390
For those of you wondering if there is financial assistance to help with plugging abandoned well, the answer is yes, some times, in some counties.
The nearest Soil and Water Conservation District office will cost-share on well decommissioning. In Greene and Webster County, the incentive payment is $400.
To check, people can go to http://swcd.mo.gov/, click on Landowner Assistance, then look for the N351 Well Decommissioning practice, or call their office.
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For those of you wondering if there is financial assistance to help with plugging abandoned well, the answer is yes, some times, in some counties.
The nearest Soil and Water Conservation District office will cost-share on well decommissioning. In Greene and Webster County, the incentive payment is $400.
To check, people can go to http://swcd.mo.gov/, click on Landowner Assistance, then look for the N351 Well Decommissioning practice, or call their office.
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posted by David L. Burton at 4/28/2015 07:08:00 PM
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