Have you ever wondered about the environmental implications of well versus city water? As the environment continues to evolve, many people are becoming more environmentally conscious in an effort to slow down the effects of global warming. Water is one of the world's biggest natural resources so learning the environmental implications of well water could be important to you.
The good news is, well water is great for the environment! Well water comes directly from the earth, with absolutely zero added chemicals. Unlike city water, well water is naturally purified for using and drinking. City water has to be treated with a handful of chemicals that can be harmful to the environment. By utilizing well water, you are directly reducing the amount of chemicals used in water for consumption.
Another way well water can have positive impacts on the environment is with the usage of solar pumps. Solar pumps rely on solar panels installed outside of the well drilling location that harness solar energy in order to power the pump. This greatly decreases the amount of electricity needed to get water to your home.
Having access to fresh and clean well water may also reduce the amount of plastic water bottles you are buying. These are harmful to the environment because of the amount of plastic it takes to bottle and distribute them, as well as the empty bottles that end up in a landfill.
Residential wells and pumps can even support the growth of macro and micro floral organisms in the environment around the well.
In short, drilling a residential water well is great for the environment and can reduce your carbon footprint in a variety of ways!
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