In Washington, the Department of Ecology estimates that there are thousands of unused and abandoned wells across the state. These wells can pose a threat to unsuspecting humans and animals—the incidents of people falling in wells has increased in recent years—as well...
With all the water wells in Washington State, it only makes sense that some of them have been abandoned. If you find an abandoned well on your property, it is important that you take care of it to avoid flooding and water contamination from devaluing your property....