Homes & Gardens on MSN

French drains vs dry wells – which is best for backyard water management?

The depths of winter mean a lot of rain, and it can be tricky to handle it all. Without proper drainage, your lawns and ...
New Hampshire Public Radio

Got a dry well? NH officials want to know

Signs of a well that is running dry include a sputtering faucet, muddy or discolored tap water, or changes to the water's ...
Central Maine

Is the drought draining your well? What Mainers can do.

Maine state geologist Ryan Gordon answers well water questions as the statewide drought deepens and the number of dry wells ...
WMUR

Some New Hampshire wells running dry as drought conditions worsen

WELLS DRY FOR THE FIRST TIME IN DECADES. IS THE WELL COMES OUT OF THE GROUND HERE, FEEDS THE HOUSE. RAYMOND HOMEOWNER KEVIN WOODS SHOWS US HIS BRAND NEW WELL PUMP WHEN THERE’S NO PRESSURE. THE PUMP ...
AOL

Despite storms, many Californians are still coping with dry wells and awaiting fixes

In a neighborhood surrounded by almond orchards and citrus groves southeast of Fresno, large plastic cisterns occupy the yards of many homes, and residents have learned to ration water until the next ...