Wells

submitted by The Archbishop's Seminary : Stefan Portelli  for 11-14
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Photos


In this picture there is a well in a Maltese home. Wells are becoming rare features in Maltese homes not only because people are living in smaller houses but also because wells are seen as added expense. Nearly 16% of the Maltese run-off water is wasted and the decrease in the number of wells in Malta is one of the main reasons why this water is being wasted. Maybe Local councils could help by creating various initiatives to have wells in houses to reduce the amount of run-off water that is being wasted. It is interesting to note that when Valetta was being built, the Knights of the Order of St. John, made the provision of wells compulsory for every house that was going to be constructed. It is high time that such regulations would be laid down and enforced once again!