About
A “dry well” could just be
producing less water than before. Sometimes the water level has declined below
the pump and the pump just needs to be lowered. In other cases, the well has
stopped producing because it has collapsed or clogged. This can be due to
problems with construction or a lack of maintenance.
Reporting
Reporting your dry well helps
scientists and water managers better understand changes in groundwater supplies
and how those changes may be impacting people that rely on those supplies.
If you report your dry well, the Department may notify you of funding and
other assistance, if the Department is made aware of any available for your
area.
Visit the Department's drought
page to
learn more about current conditions and impacts and to connect with other
drought resources and assistance.