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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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IN
FACT
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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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FACT
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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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FACT
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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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FACT
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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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FACT
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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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FACT
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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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FACT
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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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FACT
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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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IN
FACT
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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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IN
FACT
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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. |
