TheDanMonster t1_j5cbv2h wrote on January 21, 2023 at 11:37 PM

Reply to comment by IamSauerKraut in MaineHousing ready to spend $21 million to provide overnight shelters this winter by Shake-Spear4666

That’s not how artisan wells work. And drawing from running waterways for domestic and agriculture use is not legal.

Check out the states waterwell mgs database online if you want to check whether it’s comparatively “dry” or not.

IamSauerKraut t1_j5ch3vt wrote on January 22, 2023 at 12:14 AM

North Yarmouth has no true artesian wells. As Mr. Ryerson told us all those years ago: a pumped well is not artesian.

Nevertheless, a working streambed and soggy areas suggest the water table is relatively high. I highly doubt North Yarmouth is "bone dry" as you claim.

TheDanMonster t1_j5cj1ph wrote on January 22, 2023 at 12:27 AM

Ok. You can still look up the well database on Maine.gov if you don’t want to take a licensed professional’s opinion.

https://www.maine.gov/dacf/mgs/pubs/digital/well.htm