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The Ohio River alluvium is the best source of groundwater in the county. Many properly constructed drilled wells will produce several hundred gallons per minute from the alluvium; most wells are able to produce enough for a domestic supply at depths of less than 100 feet. Water is hard or very hard, but otherwise of good quality. Some wells located in the major creek valleys will produce enough water for a domestic supply except during dry weather. In the upland areas (90 percent of the county), most drilled wells will not produce enough water for a dependable domestic supply, unless they are drilled along drainage lines, in which case they may produce enough water except during dry weather. Groundwater in these areas is hard or very hard and may contain salt or hydrogen sulfide, especially at depths greater than 100 feet. |
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