![]() ![]() “To see that relief on their face and just hear happiness in their voice, it’s a great feeling,” he said. ![]() So there’s a need out there,” Morse said.įor Yeager, as a pastor and a professional, being able to drill a well for a family in need is a rewarding feeling that never gets old. We’re not supported by any type of government grant. “We’re doing this all through private donations, corporate, and individual donations. It’s a feeling that comes from generosity and people who care. It feels so good to be getting a well and have running water running through the house,” she said. I’m so excited! I’m literally speechless. ![]() “I don’t think we would have been able to do it as fast as we needed. Washing dishes, hands, clothes and taking baths should be a little easier now, We’re blessed to have good neighbors that help us with water,” Neal said. “It’s just different than being able to click your faucet on and have the water just running all day, every day. Since costs are so high, they’ve had to find ways around getting clean water. They’re one of the first families on the list to receive a new well. She’d lived in the rural community her entire life. Isha Neal and her family live in Polk City, Florida. The new program works with families across the country to repair or replace the wells at zero cost. “There’s different government grant programs out there that help individuals, low income, but what we’re wanting to do is take a step below that and help the families that can’t afford those loans that lack the access to clean water,” Morse said. “It’s not just a helping hand, it’s a hand up,” Yeager said.ĬEO Terry Morse heads up the organization in the main office near Columbus, Ohio. Headquartered in Ohio, the group helped launch a new program called Water Well Wish. He, along with other contractors, scientists and water experts from across the country, is part of the National Groundwater Association. Yeager drills wells, but he’s also a pastor and believes in helping people. “Most people have about $1,000 in their bank account and it’s a surprise to them when something from 50 or 60 years ago goes bad,” he said. He’s seen it all and said many times people are shocked to find out just how much a new well can cost. I started working with my dad when I was eleven years old,” Yeager said. “My family has been in the water well industry in the state of Ohio since the 1940s. Keith Yeager has been drilling wells in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky for a very long time. The cost to repair or replace, or completely dig a new well can be anywhere from $10,000 to $30,000 and beyond. Many people live in rural or underserved parts of the country. It’s estimated that about 40 million Americans rely on private wells for their water. Program funded by corporate and private donations.New Water Well Wish program is helping families across the country.National Groundwater Association is helping people receive new water wells or repair existing wells for free. ![]()
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