For many rural homes, having a water supply connected to a municipal system isn’t an option. In this case, your community or private property may have a water well. If you’re connected to this type of residential water system, you may have many questions about how a well works. To help you care for your unit and your family’s drinking supply, here’s more information about them.

FAQ on Residential Water Systems

How do I maintain my well?

You should schedule annual inspections to check the state of your pump and other equipment. There are also a few steps you can take between annual maintenance appointments to keep your unit operating efficiently. Keep all toxic materials like paint far from the well to avoid water contamination, and don’t place any new buildings or landscaping too close.

Do deeper wells offer better quality?

No. The depth of a well depends on where the underground water supply of an area is located and the surrounding geology. They typically range from 100 to 500 feet deep. Deeper supplies are more likely to contain minerals.

What are some of the signs of water contamination?

Sometimes residential water systems can become contaminated with various minerals, such as iron, calcium, and lime. This creates hard water, which decreases water quality. If you have this issue, you may notice a red coating inside of the toilet, or green streaks in the bathtub.

What is water well rehabilitation?

Water well rehabilitation comes in a variety of forms, and is meant to improve the quality or reliability of your supply. For a unit running low on water, hydrofracking opens up more sources to make it more plentiful. In case you have hard water, chlorination and acidizing are used to disinfect the water and remove minerals and bacteria. For cleaning the well, surging and jetting are popular ways to remove built-up debris.

 

For help maintaining your residential water system, contact the experts at Anchorage Well & Pump Service, Inc. in Anchorage, AK. Servicing residential and commercial water wells, their team provides pump repairs, hydrofracking, and water well rehabilitation to help you maintain optimal water quality. Learn more about what they do online or call (907) 243-0740 to schedule an appointment.