When properly maintained, a well is one of the best ways to keep your home supplied with fresh drinking water. To maintain your well correctly, you’ll need expert help. A well inspection helps your local well contractor get acquainted with your setup and note any changes from the previous visit by following a simple five-step process.

Your Guide to Well Inspections

1. Note Construction Style

Not all wells are made the same. They can be drilled, driven, or dug, and equipped differently depending on the needs of your home and the water quality in your area. The first step is simply to determine the type of well you own, which helps your well contractor identify needs and likely problems.

2. Learn the History

Similarly, the record of past inspections and problems with your well will help your contractor know what issues to watch for in the future. The more detailed the records you have available, the better, but you should at least be present to notify your contractor of any major changes or issues you know of.

3. Check the Cover

The well cover is an essential piece of equipment which helps prevent your well from being contaminated. During your well inspection, your contractor will check the cover for signs of wear and breakage which indicate it’s time for a replacement.

4. Check Other Components

Once your contractor confirms the well cover is in good shape, they can move on to the rest of your equipment. They’ll check the pump, filtration system, supply lines, and storage tanks for any leaks or other mechanical problems.

5. Assess Well Output

Finally, your well inspection will include testing the water to make sure it’s safe and that the well is still producing an adequate amount for your needs. The exact tests to be conducted will depend on your specific needs, but in general your well contractor will be looking for any chemical or biological contamination that would affect the safety and quality of the water.

Once your well contractor has completed these five steps, they’ll be able to give you the final verdict on the state of your well. If they note any problems, they’ll talk with you to arrange pump repair, water treatment, or any other measures necessary to make sure your home is supplied with clean, safe drinking water.

Dalmik Well Drilling in Putnam, CT, provides the entire state east of the Connecticut River with skilled, reliable well drilling and maintenance services. If you aren’t sure whether you need service or if you’re overdue for a maintenance visit, schedule a well inspection today. You can contact Dalmik Well Drilling at (800) 928-6220 or reach out online for more information.