THE SKILLINGS BLOG

If you are building a home that requires a water well in Massachusetts, it’s a good idea to become familiar with state regulations regarding the location of wells. The placement of the well in relation to the home could influence the kind of...

What do you do if you turn on the faucet and no water comes out? It can be an alarming scenario, especially if it happens on a weekend or holiday when most plumbers have taken the day off.

Homeowners tend to take for granted that their well is producing plenty of high-quality water, but private wells can see a reduction in their output over time and water levels can decrease in times of drought.

When bacteria show up as contamination in a water well, it indicates problems with the well construction or with the filtering soil or bedrock near where you draw your water. 

What you need to know about your water well and the natural gas pipeline proposed to go through your town in New Hampshire.