Warning signs your well water is running dry — and how to fix it

Millions of Americans rely on well water, especially in the Northeast, wells are quietly running dry as demand rises. New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan and the Carolinas have the most wells. Cloudy, sandy water with an earthy smell or taste — plus a rising electric bill — are the telltale warning signs your well has dropped too low. Learn the simple fixes before a dry well catches you off guard.