For many homeowners, water usage changes over time, especially as their families grow. You may find that your property needs an additional water well to keep up with your home’s water consumption. At Coolwater Drilling, their team has helped homeowners throughout Washington install new wells on their property. During the process, their team receives many questions, and they’ve answered a few of the most frequently asked to help you better understand water well drilling and what to expect during the process.

4 Frequently Asked Questions About Water Well Drilling

1. Where Does Well Water Come From?

When you hire a water well drilling team to install a new well, they’re providing access to water that’s already on your property. Most well water comes from underground aquifers that provide your home with clean, fresh water from your property’s water table. Coolwater Drilling will help you locate the best site on your land for your new well before starting the drilling process.  

2. Does My Municipality Test for Water Quality on Private Wells?

Generally, water well owners are responsible for testing their water quality. City water is usually taken from a water source before it’s sent to each home. Since your well provides water to only your home, you are responsible for testing for contaminants on your own.

3. How Does Contamination Occur?

Unfortunately, contaminants can reach your water supply several different ways. Runoff from rainfall on a nearby farm or the use of pesticides on your land can cause contaminants to seep into your water table. This is why frequent testing is recommended by most well drilling companies. Should your current well be contaminated, Coolwater Drilling can help by installing a new well on your property.

4. How Often Do I Need to Test My Well Water Quality?

Well owners should test their water quality once a year. However, if your general area is experiencing a disruption in water quality, you may want to test more frequently to ensure that nearby contamination is not seeping into your well.

If you need a new well on your property or are experiencing problems with your water pump, contact the pump repair experts at Coolwater Drilling today. Visit their website to learn more about their water well drilling and pump services, including repair and installation. To schedule an appoint, call (360) 830-9005 for Bremerton or (360) 426-3545 for Shelton, WA.