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Water quality problems in private domestic wells may occur even when precautions are taken. This guide can help well owners with water quality testing and interpretation and contains tips to help preserve and maintain your well.  \nFor additional questions, please contact your local environmental health agency, or contact The State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) Division of Water Quality by email [at](at GAMA@waterboards.ca.gov)[ ](at GAMA@waterboards.ca.gov)[GAMA@waterboards.ca.gov](at GAMA@waterboards.ca.gov).  \nACRONYMS and ABBREVIATIONS  \nDTSC = Department of Toxic Substances Cont","cbCaisVpdgSqfMJS","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaisVpdgSqfMJS","pdf",1562493,"English","# Contents\n## Limitations\n## Acronyms and Abbreviations\n## Introduction\n## Groundwater Basics\n## Private Domestic Well Ownership in California\n## Well Construction\n## Water Quality Testing\n## Water Quality Treatment\n## Well Destruction\n## Water Quality Protection\n## Resources Guide","[{\"question\":\"What are the limitations of this guide?\",\"answer\":\"The guide provides information only and notes that water quality problems can occur even when precautions are taken. 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