Wells provide a steady supply of clean water for drinking, bathing, washing, and other everyday household tasks. If you’re a first-time well owner, there are a handful of tips you should know about how to ensure its health and function. Refer to the following well maintenance advice from professional drilling services. 

What Should You Know About Your New Well?

1. Know the Mineral Composition

The water in your well is most likely hard water, as it absorbs minerals from bedrock in the earth. These minerals include calcium and magnesium carbonates. Though they won’t harm your health, hard minerals will leave deposits inside appliances, and tub and sink basins. Bathing with hard water can also dry out your hair and skin. Invest in a water softening system to reduce the mineral content of your water if it’s negatively impacting your household. 

2. Test the Water

Though well water is typically quite healthy, it’s smart to test it about once a month. Take a sample, and use a well water test kit to check for bacteria, nitrates, and volatile organic compounds. Test the pH level to make sure your water is not too basic or acidic.

3. Schedule Routine Maintenance

Hire a drilling service to maintain your well approximately once per year. They’ll test the flow output and water levels as well as the pump motor and pressure tank. Additionally, they’ll make sure your water is free of hazardous chemicals and contaminants. 

4. Prevent Contamination 

Contamination typically results from exposure to fecal matter from humans and animals. The best way to protect your well is by lining the casing. Before your drilling service appointment, choose an uphill location for your well, which will prevent runoff contaminants from entering it. 

Keep your well in excellent condition with help from the team at Mike Woolsey and Sons Pump Service. They provide drilling services and well pump repairs for commercial and residential customers throughout Summersville, MO. Call (417) 932-4036 to get a quote on geothermal heat pump installations and visit them online to learn more about the perks of water well drilling.