When the drought finally ends it will take about 4 months for our water table to fully recharge.
If you have a well, it would be the perfect time to have your well tested again. Last year I mentioned this, but it bears repeating, when the water level drops during a drought, the protective water barrier around minerals is removed. Some minerals undergo chemical changes that make them more soluble. As the water table returns to its former level, the chemically altered minerals undergo chemical changes that make them more soluble. As the water table returns to its former level, the chemically altered minerals can dissolve in the water and in turn, be carried out of the ground and into the household.
Many contaminants are not detectable by appearance, taste or odor. Testing is the only way to determine water's safety.
There will be an Orange County Water Symposium on March 9th from 2:30 to 4:30 ath the Southern Human Services Building on Homestead Rd. in Chapel Hill.
Experts will discuss
- How the hydrologic cycle works to balance storage of surface and ground water
- How we can conserve the quantity and protect the quality of our water
- How we can connect water resources and future land use
Speakers will include:
- Rick Bolich, USDENR Aquifer Protection Hydrogeologist
- Charles Daniel III, Consulting Hydrogeologist
- Pat Davis, Utility Manager, OWASA
- Tom Konsler, Environmental Health Director, Orange County Health Department
