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Abandoned wells
Abandoned drainage wells and abandoned water wells on vacant farmsteads are of particular concern for agriculture. Abandoned wells can present both safety risks and a direct conduit by which groundwater can be contaminated by surface runoff. A number of states have incentive and/or regulatory programmes to cap of seal abandoned wells.
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- Industry/Domain: Agriculture
- Category: Agricultural programs & laws
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