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The water drop will guide you to the truth about 10 common groundwater myths!
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MYTH #1
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| Groundwater always flows from north to south. |
Depending on location, groundwater can flow in any direction. |
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MYTH #2
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| Groundwater comes all the way from Canada and Lake Superior. |
Groundwater originates as local precipitation – which seeps into the ground and reaches the water table. |
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MYTH #3
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| Groundwater flows in underground caverns and rivers. |
Groundwater flows through cracks and pores between soil and rock particles! |
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MYTH #4
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| Groundwater drawn from household wells has been underground thousands of years. |
Typical private drinking water wells in Wisconsin yield groundwater a few years to a few decades old. |
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MYTH #5
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| Groundwater is always pure because soil filters out all impurities. |
Harmful bacteria in water can be filtered out by soil, but many chemical pollutants are not changed and remain in the water. |
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MYTH #6
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| If well water is stained it must be polluted. |
Stained water doesn't necessarily mean that it's unsafe to drink! |
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MYTH #7
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| If water tastes good – it is safe to drink. |
You can't judge groundwater by its taste or smell alone! A sudden change in flavor or odor should be investigated. |
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MYTH #8
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| One simple test can determine that my well water is safe. |
Wells should be tested regularly from bacteria or nitrates. But there are many chemicals that can enter groundwater that won't show up on a routine water test! |
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MYTH #9
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| Pouring a small amount of waste on the ground won't cause a problem. |
Even small amounts of hazardous substances disposed of improperly can cause groundwater pollution. |
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MYTH #10
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| Artesian water is the purest water available. |
Artesian supply is no guarantee that water is safe! Artesian water can be contaminated. |
