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Abandoned Water Wells Are a Danger to Animals and Humans – and Texas Could 07/02/19 Have Thousands of Them AUSTIN – A recent incident in Bastrop County where three people died when they tried to rescue a dog that had fallen into an abandoned cistern highlights the dangers of abandoned or deteriorated water wells in Texas. Cisterns, which are not regulated in Texas, have solid bottoms and sealed sides so they can store water. Although cisterns are not wells, this tragedy shows how below-ground water storage tanks can be just as dangerous as abandoned or deteriorated wells. The three people were reported to be hog hunters who entered a cistern in a cornfield, trying to rescue a hunting dog that had apparently fallen into the uncovered cistern. The people were all overcome by toxic fumes that had built up in the cistern, according to law
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enforcement officials in Bastrop County. There may be thousands of abandoned or deteriorated water wells in Texas posing safety hazards and contributing to groundwater pollution. Anyone who is aware of abandoned or deteriorated wells is urged to report them to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) at https://www.tdlr. texas.gov/abwells/default. aspx. When filing the report, please include an address or GPS coordinates, as well as any photos or video of the well, if possible. Abandoned or deteriorated water wells can contaminate groundwater by providing a direct conduit for chemicals and other surface contaminants, such as animal waste and pesticides, to directly en-
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ter aquifers. Uncapped wells also present a physical danger to humans and animals who can be severely injured or killed when they fall partially or completely into the well. Landowners who are not sure if there are abandoned water wells on their property should look for plastic, steel, brick or concrete casing (pipe) that may extend above ground, or for a hole in the ground with no apparent bottom. Some abandoned wells have concrete or brick casing extending above ground or a windmill with missing blades. Abandoned or deteriorated well casings or pipes may be cut off at ground level, posing an additional threat. Continued See Water Wells on page 3
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