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My well inspection failed because of my well cap. What is a vermin-proof cap?

You can fail a well inspection because of an old well cap or seal. New well caps are vented but are bug proof; old caps didn’t always seal well and bugs - such as earwigs - can enter the well and contaminate the water supply.

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