When there is no municipal water utility available, well drilling is often necessary to provide drinking water. Then, after installation, the well must be cared for properly to ensure cleanliness is maintained. To help you understand the reasons, Hewitt-Messenger Well Drilling & Pump Service, the residential water treatment specialists in Nixa, MO, explain below why you need to schedule regular water well maintenance.

Why You Need to Schedule Routine Water Well Maintenance

1. Prevent or Identify Contamination

Routine water well maintenance includes water testing to make sure your drinking water is safe. Common contaminants include bleach, salts, bacteria, microbes, and metals. An annual inspection will identify these in the water and can spot risk factors for future contamination so that preventative measures can be put in place.

2. Prevent Well Pump Breakdowns

If your pump breaks down, you'll be left with no water for drinking, cooking, cleaning, or flushing the toilet. Regular well maintenance by a well drilling and inspection company is needed. That way, you never have to do without household water.

3. Identify Problems with the Well or Equipment

The pump is not the only part of the well that experiences problems. Well maintenance involves inspections of the well cap, the casing, and the electrical conduit to make sure all are in good condition and connections are intact. If necessary, the technician will seal leaky pipes, unclog vents, tighten loose fittings, and identify the cause of reduced pressure.

Routine well maintenance helps prevent problems from arising, identifies risks that may be present, and remedies problems as quickly as possible. To schedule service, contact Hewitt-Messenger Well Drilling & Pump Service. They provide well pump service and installation to homeowners in Springfield, Republic, Rogersville, Ozark, and Branson in addition to Nixa and surrounding areas. They are your best choice for well drilling and maintenance in Southwest Missouri and have earned an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau®. Visit their website to learn more about their services, or call (417) 725-8816 to discuss your situation with a knowledgeable professional.