If your home utilizes a well for its water supply, not much maintenance is required. If you want to keep the system functioning properly, however, routine well cleaning is something you should pay attention to. Offering installation, pumping services, and repairs throughout Tylersburg, PA, Frederick Drilling Co. & Sons shares a helpful homeowner’s checklist.

Get an Annual Check

Maintenance is crucial to maintaining any system, so get your well checked annually. This will identify any issues, allowing technicians to fix them before further damage can occur. It will also identify any bacteria, keeping your drinking water safe. If you do notice any changes in water taste or appearance, call in the professionals ASAP.

Watch Your Landscaping

Your landscaping is a crucial aspect of well maintenance, so keep an adequate distance between the well and surrounding buildings, trees, and plants. When working in the area, be cautious with mowing, cutting, and planting. If your casing gets hit, sanitation is at risk. The well should be installed at least one foot above ground, allowing for easy viewing while you complete yard work. Preventing mishaps is easier when your well is in plain sight, and an elevated height aids in water drainage, too.

Watch Your Well

Self-monitoring is the easiest way to spot issues. If you notice any changes after the well installation, such as a damaged cover, you’ll require repairs to keep the system running smoothly. If any changes occur in or around the area, or in the water supply it provides, reach out for help. With routine well cleaning, your system could easily last over 20 years. Once it reaches its limit, however, don’t risk your water supply; ask a technician if a replacement is best. 

Whether you require commercial pumping services or a residential well cleaning, the experts at Frederick Drilling Co. & Sons do it all. From the initial well installation to in-depth repairs, these technicians always come prepared. Visit the website for more information about their services, or call (814) 744-8581 to speak with a representative today.