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In the eastern half of the county, most wells drilled in valley bottoms are adequate for a domestic supply. About half the wells drilled on hillsides are adequate for a domestic supply. Wells on ridges and hills yield less water. In the western half of the county, fewer than half the wells drilled in valley bottoms are adequate for a domestic supply, except where limestone is the predominant rock. In limestone rich areas, three-quarters of the wells drilled in the valleys or uplands can produce enough water for domestic use. Throughout most of the county, wells on hillsides and ridges generally yield less water than wells drilled in valley bottoms. Salty water may be found in wells drilled less than 100 feet below the level of the principal valley bottoms. At greater depths no fresh water probably will be found. Springs in limestone may supply enough water for domestic use. |
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