5 Advantages of a Residential Water Well

Residential wells are a private water source created by drilling a hole into the ground until it reaches a water-containing permeable rock layer. A pump system carries water to the surface and into your home. Around 15% of the U.S. population relies on domestic wells as their primary source of drinking water. 

Do you want to turn to groundwater instead of continuing to rely on the municipal system? Making the switch from a municipal water system to a private well involves a significant investment of time and money, but it provides the following long-term benefits:

Increases Market Value

Although the initial cost of drilling a residential well is high, it adds substantial value to your house. To homebuyers, a water well is an attractive feature. Even if you aren’t planning on selling your property soon, the well will lure potential homebuyers in the future. 

Cost Savings

Unlike municipal systems, there are no monthly bills, hidden charges, and rising costs associated with residential water wells. The benefit of a lifelong supply of free water far outweighs the high initial expense of drilling groundwater well. 

Safety

The government treats public water with chlorine, fluoride, and other dangerous chemicals to keep it clean and potable. In contrast, groundwater travels to the surface straight from a reservoir, completely negating the presence of harmful substances. It makes the water safe for drinking and other domestic purposes. 

Reliability

You don’t know what you have until it’s gone. Most people don’t think about losing their water source, but it can happen. From broken pipelines to boiler breakdowns, issues with public water utilities are not uncommon.

In contrast, residential water wells are reliable and resilient. Homeowners can enjoy a continuous water supply with minimal maintenance. You no longer have to worry about broken supply and water-quality issues. A private well supplies you with freshwater without last-minute shortages. Besides, groundwater wells are durable and can last a lifetime with regular quality and sump-pump maintenance. 

Environment Friendly

Since groundwater is a natural resource, it is free of contamination from synthetic chemicals, which can harm the environment. 

Healthy ecosystems consist of animals, plants, and bacteria. Harm to any one of these can cause an adverse chain reaction in the environment. For example, if any harmful chemicals get into a lake or marine environment, they could negatively impact other ecosystem elements. 

Downsides of Residential Water Wells

Your private well requires electricity to pump water to your house. During power shortages or fluctuations, the pump will stop working abruptly, leaving you without access to the water supply. 

About Johns Well Drilling

We are a family-owned business specializing in groundwater well drilling and maintenance throughout Delaware. We provide well drilling and well maintenance services for residential, commercial, and agricultural properties. We also service existing wells, pumps, and tanks. We have been in business for over 40 years and are members of the Better Business Bureau. You can call us at 302-734-2211 to learn more about our water well services.