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Residential water wells have been used to provide homes with clean, potable water for centuries. Around the world, they allow homeowners and communities to access ground water in a safe and efficient manner. If your home is a half-century old or more, there may be an abandoned or unused well on your property. If you are interested in restoration, it will need to undergo proper water well maintenance before it can be used.

Below, the team from John D. Hughes Wells & Pumps in Enterprise, AL, explains how to begin caring for an old well on your property.

4 Water Well Maintenance Steps

1. Have it Inspected by Professionals

Whether your well has been out of commission for many years or is currently in use, it should be inspected by a professional well repair service, especially if it is more than a few decades old. This inspection will verify the water irrigation system is current and your well is up to code. If there are any deficiencies in the system or your well is not up to current standards, an inspection will allow your water well maintenance team to identify and correct these issues.

2. Test Water Flow & Quality

water well maintenanceDuring the inspection, have your water well repair service test the flow rate and quality of your water. This will ensure there is enough pumping through your well and into your pipes and the water is clean and free of harmful bacteria and chemicals, such as nitrates.

3. Make Any Necessary Repairs to Piping or External Portions

If there is rust in your pipes or the exterior of your well is crumbling, you must take the time to have these replaced and repaired. Upgrading these portions of your well will restore its condition and improve its performance.

4. Sterilize & Treat the Well Water

After the inspection and upgrade are complete, your well should be sterilized, and the water should be treated with chlorine. This will help to ensure it is safe, potable, and free of harmful bacteria and chemicals.

If you are in need of water well maintenance for an old well on your property, call (334) 347-9757 to schedule an appointment with John D. Hughes Wells & Pumps. For information on their other services, including drilling and repairs, visit them online.

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