6 Effective Tips to Maintain a Residential Well

Over 13 million households in America rely on groundwater as their primary source of drinking water. Homeowners with private residential wells save a lot of money on monthly water bills. However, you must keep track of water quality and prevent contamination from external elements. Well-water systems need proper maintenance and regular testing to ensure a steady water supply that is safe to drink. 

Here are five ways to maintain your private well:

Schedule regular tests

Harmful contaminants like nitrate, microorganisms, chemicals, and organic matter can make their way into the water supply. Therefore, water testing is an essential aspect of owning a residential well system. Regular tests ensure that the water quality doesn’t deteriorate over time due to contamination. 

Check the pumps

Along with regular water quality tests, private well owners should also carefully maintain wells and well pumps. Your well is the primary water source and needs to be treated with care, just like a water heater or an HVAC system. Find a professional, well contractor who can perform repairs and maintenance at reasonable prices. 

Install a filter

Groundwater is clean, naturally filtered, and full of minerals. However, unwanted elements can find their way into the well, affecting the water’s taste, odor, and nutritional value. 

Installing a filter in the well separates unwanted elements from your water to ensure its safety and freshness. It can make a noticeable difference in the quality of water. 

Add a softener

Hard water is a problem facing millions of households across America. It has an unpleasant taste and odor, reduces detergents’ effectiveness, causes limescale and mineral deposits in appliances, and leads to pipe corrosion. About 85% of homes have hard water, but only 30% use a softener. A water softener will help eradicate these problems by softening the hard water supply and making it suitable for household use. 

Separate your water well and waste disposal systems

It’s not unusual for the water from neighboring drainage systems to enter your residential well. However, it can cause severe health issues. You must maintain adequate separation between residential wells and drainage systems. Also, keep the well safe from any chemical facilities in your area. 

Runoff water during heavy rain can also contaminate your water supply. For proper drainage, ensure that the topmost part of your well is at least 16 inches above the ground.

Choose chemical-free cleaning products

Start using chemical-free products which contain less harmful ingredients. It will substantially reduce the amount of toxic and harmful chemicals that enter your household’s potable water supply.

About Johns Well Drilling

If your well water has changed color, taste, or smell, you need professionals to address the issue immediately. Johns Well Drilling is a family-owned business that has been operating for over 40 years. We provide service and maintenance of existing wells, pumps, and tanks for residential, commercial, and agricultural properties. 

We are a member of the Better Business Bureau and specialize in groundwater well drilling and well maintenance services ​throughout Delaware. You can call us at 302-734-2211 to learn more about our water well services.