Individuals and families living in suburban and rural communities often rely on residential water wells. However, most people don’t know anything about the components that comprise these wells and how they work. Here, the professional well contractors at Dalmik Well Drilling, based in Putnam, CT, discuss the three main parts of a residential water well.

Your water well is largely comprised of the following three components:

• Well Pump: The well pump is the most fundamental part: It pumps water out of the ground, filling up your well and allowing the rest of the components to bring the water into your home. 
• Pressure Tank: A residential well's pressure tank is responsible for using air pressure to push water out of the well and into the pipes. It's how your water gets from the ground and into your home. 
• Pressure Switch: The pressure switch controls the well pump, automatically turning it on and off to maintain the right pressure for your home. It does this by constantly gauging the water pressure in the well system and responding accordingly. 

The well contractors at Dalmik Well Drilling have been pumping residential water wells in Putnam and the surrounding communities since 1987. The family-owned and -operated business is run by the father-son team Michael and Dale Toulant, both highly experienced well drillers who grew up in the industry. In addition to drilling residential water wells, the well contractors also provide pump repairs, among other services. Visit the team's website to learn more, or give them a call at (800) 922-6220.