We're putting up a fence, the board themselves are not pressure treated, only the 4x4 posts. One side of the fence (four posts) is within 10 feet of our well head. I cannot fond any information on whether or not that proximity poses a health risk or not.
Does anyone know?
2007-07-16 01:58:21 · 2 answers · asked by amosunknown 7 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Pressure treated lumber used to contain arsenic. Several years ago they were ordered to find another safer (?)chemical to use to treat lumber. How old are the 4 x 4s? How deep is your well? I would think that the amount of chemical leaching from the posts would have minimal impact on the well--but, for peace of mind, contact the county environmental employee or the lumber company for more information.
2007-07-16 02:13:39 · answer #1 · answered by williamh772 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If this is an artesian well, I would think not. Your well casing is embedded in bedrock far below the surface.
2007-07-16 09:06:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋