Planning a domestic ground water supply system
This circular presents basic information needed to plan and develop a domestic groundwater supply. A logical step-by-step planning summary is outlined. Accepted and recommended methods for a prospective owner of a domestic well to determine his water requirements and to gather meaningful information for planning his supply are presented. Also included are brief discussions on the occurrence, movement, availability, and quality of groundwater in Illinois, and the commonly used types of wells and pumps.