Do wind turbines have an impact on aquifers?

Wind turbines are a strong net-positive for aquifers, and in some jurisdictions are a direct contributor to aquifer volumes. Rational concerns about wind turbines and aquifers fall into three categories: 1. read more

Verdict: Wind turbines have almost no ability to contaminate aquifers even in disastrous circumstances. It's obvious that wind energy is displacing technologies that are significantly dangerous to aquifers with truly insignificant impacts themselves. read more

The meeting is being organized by Water Wells First, a grassroots organization that has concerns about the impact that the pile driving construction and subsequent operation of the wind turbines will have on water wells in the proposed North Kent Wind Project area. read more

Schultz and the group urged those in the community who live in the area of the proposed wind project to have their well water tested before construction of the wind turbines commences – if it does – to establish a baseline for water quality in case the aquifer were to be contaminated. read more