National Groundwater Awareness Week, an initiative created by the National Ground Water Association, is scheduled for March 8-14, 2026.
#GWAW serves as an annual reminder for water well owners to test, tend, and treat their private water systems. NGWA encourages annual inspections of private water systems by certified water well contractors to ensure systems are running correctly and producing safe and healthy water.
Our most valuable and precious resource needs advocates who understand the importance groundwater plays in our lives and community.
How can you be involved?
Tips for practicing Groundwater Awareness Week in your home, courtesy of WellOwner.org
- Why is a checkup important? A properly constructed and supported household supply well will provide you with many years of quality service. Routine inspection of a water well system can help ensure it is operating properly, prolong useful life, and protect your investment.
- Keep hazardous chemicals such as paint, fertilizer, pesticides, and motor oil far away from your well, and support a “clean” zone of at least 50 feet (15.24 meters) between your well and any kennels or livestock operations.
- Get your water tested anytime there is a change in taste, odor, or appearance, or anytime the system is serviced.
As more than 44 percent of the population depends on groundwater as a primary water source, developing an interest in the groundwater industry is of vital importance to both the health and economy of the country.
Groundwater professionals span a wide variety of careers and skills including well contractors, hydrogeologists, groundwater policy advocates, and suppliers and manufacturers of groundwater technology.
It is important to stay informed and help educate others about the importance of water well maintenance.
You can find logos to share before and during National Groundwater Awareness Week here.
