Maintaining Wells
Maintaining your well is one of the most valuable things you can do for you and your family. No one realizes how much they rely on their water source until they can't use it. Some simple steps can be followed to allow you to have safe drinking water for you and your family.
Schedule Your Annual Water Well Checkup
Wells tapping ground water resources can provide drinking water of the highest quality. Owning a private household-supply water well allows homeowners to control their own water supply. Ownership also comes with the responsibility of keeping the water well in good working order.
Why Is a Checkup Important?
A properly constructed and maintained household-supply well will provide you with many years of quality service. The National Ground Water Association recommends routine annual maintenance checks to ensure the proper operation of the well and prolong its years of service, as well as monitor the water quality.
What Does a Checkup Involve?
A licensed and/or certified water well contractor should conduct your routine well checkup.
Your checkup should include:
- A flow test to determine system output, along with a check of the water level before and during pumping (if possible), pump motor performance (check amp load, grounding, and line voltage), pressure tank and pressure switch contact, and general water quality (odor, cloudiness, etc.).
- An inspection of well equipment to assure that it is sanitary and meets local code requirements.
- A test of your water for coliform bacteria and nitrates, and anything else of local concern. Check with well contractor, state department of natural resources, or local health department for information on local water quality issues.
- A concise, clear, written report should be delivered to you following the checkup that explains results and recommendations, and includes all laboratory and other test results
To Schedule a checkup, call Terrytown Plumbing and one of our licensed staff will perform the checkup or you can schedule an appointment right online.
