November 5, 2007:
More and more producers today are asking how to properly plug – or decommission – old, unused water wells on their farms. Technical assistants (TAs) with the EFP program generally recommend that producers hire a professional to do the job. A professional will know what's involved in fully decommissioning a well so it no longer presents a contamination threat. They will also have the necessary tools to do the job right. For more information, click here.
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