5 Signs That You Need To Repair Your Water Well
There are benefits to having a water well provide all you need for drinking, cleaning and washing. The best is having no water bill to pay every month. Water wells do need maintenance and items that comprise your well"s system do need repairs from time to time. Here are five signs that your well needs repair.
Funny tasting water is a good indication that your filter may need to be replaced. If your system does not have one, have the water tested by a reputable laboratory. The results can tell you what type of filtration system your well needs. This will depend on what is causing the water to taste funny. Until you have the results of the test, stock up on bottled water to use for cooking and drinking.
Low water pressure could indicate problems with your well"s pump. It may need maintenance, filters or other types of repair. If you are experienced in pump repair, you can do this yourself. If not, there are many reputable well repair companies that can do the job for you.
Sediment showing up in your water glass when you turn on the faucet should not be ignored. A licensed well contractor may need to recondition the well. He or she will explain the process. It may or may not be cheaper to drill a new well.
Contamination from biological sources such as animal waste, bacteria or other items is another problem that needs immediate attention. The system should be shock-chlorinated on a regular basis, annually or bi-annually. The owner"s manual to your well system should explain the process. A licensed well contractor can also perform this for you.
Bits of metal or iron showing up in the water could indicate the collapse of the well"s casing. In older wells, iron pipes could be used which corrode over time. This should be evaluated and repaired by a well contractor.
Any of these problems could tempt you to close your current well and drill a new one. That may or may not be economically wise. Having your well checked on an annual basis to include water testing is the best way to identify problems when they are easier to repair. Waiting until your pump stops working or your water is undrinkable will be expensive and could prove disastrous. Your well contractor can explain the best way to maintain your well"s pump, filter and the best methods for maintaining the quality of your water.
Funny tasting water is a good indication that your filter may need to be replaced. If your system does not have one, have the water tested by a reputable laboratory. The results can tell you what type of filtration system your well needs. This will depend on what is causing the water to taste funny. Until you have the results of the test, stock up on bottled water to use for cooking and drinking.
Low water pressure could indicate problems with your well"s pump. It may need maintenance, filters or other types of repair. If you are experienced in pump repair, you can do this yourself. If not, there are many reputable well repair companies that can do the job for you.
Sediment showing up in your water glass when you turn on the faucet should not be ignored. A licensed well contractor may need to recondition the well. He or she will explain the process. It may or may not be cheaper to drill a new well.
Contamination from biological sources such as animal waste, bacteria or other items is another problem that needs immediate attention. The system should be shock-chlorinated on a regular basis, annually or bi-annually. The owner"s manual to your well system should explain the process. A licensed well contractor can also perform this for you.
Bits of metal or iron showing up in the water could indicate the collapse of the well"s casing. In older wells, iron pipes could be used which corrode over time. This should be evaluated and repaired by a well contractor.
Any of these problems could tempt you to close your current well and drill a new one. That may or may not be economically wise. Having your well checked on an annual basis to include water testing is the best way to identify problems when they are easier to repair. Waiting until your pump stops working or your water is undrinkable will be expensive and could prove disastrous. Your well contractor can explain the best way to maintain your well"s pump, filter and the best methods for maintaining the quality of your water.
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