Are you buying a property that relies on well water? It’s important to make sure the water you’ll use is safe and healthy for your family. A well inspection can give you the information you need to fix potential quality and legal issues and ensure that the water in your home will be clean and usable. Here are a few aspects of your well that’ll be checked during a well inspection. 

What Will Be Examined During a Well Inspection?  

1. The Layout

You should know the general layout of your home’s well. How deep does it go? Where is it located in relation to your septic tank and drain field? This information will be invaluable if your well needs any repairs.

2. Water Volume & Pressure

How well the pump and motor function will impact the water volume and pressure your well can produce. Additionally, proper water volume and pressure will help indicate energy efficiency and water quality. 

3. Water Quality

A chemical test will be performed to check for bacteria, nitrates, arsenic, and other contaminants to ensure your well produces water that is healthy to drink. This test should be performed on an annual basis.

4. Legal Adherence

Because well water quality can have such a large impact on our health, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires that all functional wells meet certain legal standards. A well inspection will help determine if your well meets these standards and will indicate if repairs are required to meet them.

5. Holes & Cracks in the Casing

Over time, a well’s casing can crack from shifting earth, freezing weather, and other factors. Cracks allow water to leak out and contaminants to enter your well, so an annual well inspection is crucial to maintaining your well’s water quality and energy efficiency.

Need a well inspection, pump service, or well repair? The experts at Marshall Eye Jr. Water Well Drilling & Repair Service, located in Washington County, MO, can help. They help homeowners that depend on well water to analyze their well’s water quality and ensure that they’re adhering to legal regulations. Throughout the company’s almost 60 years of business, they’ve served customers with a passion for accurate and efficient work. Learn more today by visiting them online or calling (314)541-6239.