News – Tagged "Groundwater"

Harveys Lake region Private Well Water Testing

Jun 10, 2026

Harvey's Lake PA Well Water Testing Program | Know Your H2O

by: Brian Oram| Tags: Advice

Since 2006, the Know Your H2O Program has tested over 150 private wells in the Harvey's Lake region of Northeast Pennsylvania, reducing problematic well water from 70% to under 30%. Learn how community-based water testing can protect your drinking water.

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Nov 03, 2025

ResinTech SIR-1300: Remove Iron, Manganese & H₂S from Well Water

by: Brian Oram| Tags: arsenic

ResinTech SIR-1300 is a hybrid ion exchange resin that removes iron, manganese, hydrogen sulfide, and arsenic from well water without chemical regeneration. Learn how it works, how to regenerate it, and how it compares to other catalytic media.

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Mar 29, 2025

Know Your H2O: Private Well Owner Water Testing & Education Program

by: Brian Oram| Tags: AI Artificial Intelligence

The Know Your H2O Program has helped millions of private well owners and city water users understand and protect their drinking water quality. Built on 30+ years of science-based expertise, it provides free tools, testing resources, and a step-by-step Path to Clean Water.

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Mar 25, 2025

Private Well Owner Education and Outreach - Your Drinking Water Well (Grok2)

by: Brian Oram| Tags: Advice

Private well owner education and outreach. Well construction, water testing, water treatment, wellhead protection, and healthy drinking water is all part of watershed management and protection.

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Jan 29, 2025

Private Well Water Drinking Water Testing Question Answer with AI ChatGPT

by: Brian Oram| Tags: Advice

Private well water isn't regulated — so testing is up to you. Learn which contaminants to check for, how often to test, and what to do if your results show a problem.

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low yielding water well, Emergency Hand Pump, EPP Well Solutions, Well Harvester System

Oct 04, 2024

Over-Pumping Low Yield Wells: Causes, Damage & Real Solutions (Case Study)

by: Brian Oram| Tags: Advice

Low yield water wells can an be over-pumped and when this occurs the actions can cause premature failure of pumps and motors, damage the wellbore integrity, decrease the wellbore yield, impact produced water quality, and ultimately decrease rate of production.

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Jul 03, 2024

Rainwater Harvesting: A Timeless Solution for Water Scarcity and Sustainable Living

by: Brian Oram| Tags: Advice

Rainwater harvesting has been a standard of practice and use for much of the arid and semiarid regions of the Earth. In the 20th Century, this practice is getting a second look.

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water drinking water tap water contaminants

Apr 22, 2024

Tap Water Testing Guide: Best DIY & Lab Kits for City Water (Healthy Home Program)

by: Brian Oram| Tags: Advice

Testing and screening your home drinking water with both DIY and laboratory testing with testing recommendations for different situations. The Know Your H2O team desires to bring the best professional advice right to your water faucet.

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Horsehair worms (nematodes) found in well water in a riparian zone

Aug 08, 2023

Horsehair Worms in Well Water: Shallow Wells & Surface Water Risk

by: Brian Oram| Tags: Contaminants

Shallow wells in riparian zones near rivers are vulnerable to surface water intrusion — including horsehair worms (nematodes). Learn what they are, whether they’re harmful, and the testing, disinfection, and filtration steps to protect your well water.

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Feb 28, 2023

East Palestine, Ohio Train Derailment Environmental Contamination and Monitoring

by: Brian Oram| Tags: Contaminants

Info regarding the East Palestine, Ohio: Pennsylvania and Federal Environmental Protection Agencies response to the contamination and environmental exposure risks of the Ohio Train Derailment.

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