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Most wells in valley bottoms produce enough water for a domestic supply. Fewer than half the wells drilled on hillsides are adequate for a domestic supply. Wells on hilltops and ridges yield smaller quantities of water. Most of the water from drilled wells is extremely hard and contains noticeable amounts of iron. Salty water may be found in wells drilled into bedrock less than 100 feet below the level of the principal valley bottoms. Water quality and quantity is slightly better in the far eastern end of the county, where drilled wells more than 200 feet deep in valleys may yield enough water for small municipal or industrial supplies. A few springs supply sufficient quantities of water for domestic use. Almost all springs yield less than 5gal/min. |
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