The process of installing a water well can seem like quite an overwhelming and intimidating one to many homeowners, and some people actually hesitate about getting a well installed as they worry about how long it will take to get everything set-up. In many cases, homeowners simply lack knowledge and information on the well installation process, [...]
If you're heading into a home that has its own residential water well or are thinking about getting your own private water well installed on your property, arming yourself with knowledge is a great way to start. The more you know about how wells work, the better equipped you'll be to take on this new responsibility. [...]
One of the biggest fears of any private well owner is the thought of their well ‘drying up’. If a well dries up, it is unable to supply a home with sufficient amounts of water. In reality, the likelihood of a well going dry is exceptionally low. Wells are designed to access aquifers deep below the [...]
The latest reports show that around 15 million households around the United States rely on their own residential wells for their home water supply, and that number is growing from one year to the next. There are plenty of advantages of having your own well, but the process can seem quite complex and overwhelming at first. [...]
Your well pump is arguably the most important part of your private well system. The pump is what actually sucks the water up from the ground and sends it off into your home. Essentially, the pump does the same job as the people who had to lower and lift buckets in and out of wells so [...]
Owning a water well can be quite a stress-free experience most of the time, and well owners often speak of how easy and peaceful life with a private well can be. However, as with almost any household item or appliance, wells aren't perfect and can sometimes suffer from problems and faults. As a well owner, it [...]
Having a private well can offer a lot of advantages to any homeowner. Despite the initial installation costs seeming high, a private well can save you a lot of money long term. The biggest money saver is that you don't need to worry about paying water bills each month. Plus, water wells equipped with filters, softeners, [...]
If you've made the decision to get a water well installed for your home, you've made a smart choice. Private water wells can offer a lot of great benefits that you simply don’t get from municipal water supplies. Municipal water supplies often contain low amounts of minerals and can sometimes even contain harmful elements and chemicals [...]
If you source your water from your own private well, you are responsible for water quality and cleanliness. Well owners need to be ready to take on this responsibility. It is best that they have the number of trusted well experts to call out for testing, repairs, and maintenance. If you start to see any of [...]
Back in the olden days, wells were essential for the well-being and survival of any family, homestead, or settlement. Everyone is familiar with the classic image of people lowering a bucket down a well to get their fresh water. Times have changed, and state of the art well pumps transport water from a groundwater source to [...]