{"id":2670,"date":"2013-05-08T09:22:00","date_gmt":"2013-05-08T09:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bostonzest.com\/?p=2670"},"modified":"2013-05-08T09:22:00","modified_gmt":"2013-05-08T09:22:00","slug":"he-is-testing-groundwater-levels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/bostonzest.com\/?p=2670","title":{"rendered":"He’s Testing Groundwater Levels"},"content":{"rendered":"

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We came upon Christian Simonelli, the Boston Groundwater Trust's<\/a> Technical & Recharge Coordinator, measuring the groundwater level in a Beacon Street test well. He admitted he's been receiving some curious looks in recent days so we decided to tell everyone what he's doing. If you notice him at work, you'll see that he is identified as a Boston Groundwater Trust worker.<\/p>\n

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Wells are monitored in areas of Boston where groundwater levels may endanger the integrity of building foundations. How that happens is a long story but you can read all about it under the FAQ here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Here's a map of the wells around the city. You can find the ones near your home or a property you are preparing to purchase. Then, you can keep track of the levels of groundwater. <\/p>\n

Here's a real estate shopping tip. In Boston, you should ask about the groundwater implications of any building as a part of your due diligence. Replacing or reinforcing the pilings that hold up a building is a very expensive project and you will want to know if it has already been done or if it is likely to be done during your ownership.<\/p>\n

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