Thursday, May 17, 2012

What You Can Do

  • Complete the 'Application to Participate'.
  • Arrange to have your well sealed.

Well Sealing Cost-Share

75% Reimbursement

Well Sealing advert

Abandoned wells are often forgotten, but present a significant risk for groundwater contamination.  In some cases an abandoned well can also be a safety hazard to children and pets. Through this pilot project, eligible applicants can get reimbursed up to 75% of the cost to seal an unused well on their property.

Applications are now being accepted for 2012.  See the fact sheet below for more information or call 225-4428.

This Program is a joint project of Public Health - Dayton & Montgomery County and the Miami Conservancy District.

Common Questions

How is a well “sealed?”
Sealing refers to the proper removal of hardware and filling of the hole with inert material such as clay or cement. The exact sealing specifications vary with the type of well and the geology it extends into.
What does the program cost?
There is no cost to apply or participate. If you have a well sealed, there is a permit fee of $50 paid by your contractor before work is performed.
How much does it cost to seal a well?
That depends on the type and size of the well. Some typical costs are:
  • Drilled well -- above grade: $300-$700
  • Drilled well -- in pit: $1000-$1200
  • Dug well: $800-$1500
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