If your home has a well, you may wonder where the water comes from and if it’s safe to drink. Drilling into the earth for water isn’t a new concept, as much of the earth’s water supplies are beneath the soil. If you’re interested in learning more about the fresh water your well brings to your home, take a moment to review the answers to some of the most common questions about groundwater. 

3 Questions About Groundwater

Where does groundwater come from? 

The ground is just one of water’s many places in the water cycle. The water cycle can be described as the movement of water in, on, and above the earth’s surface. Water evaporates, returns to earth in the form of precipitation and seeps into the ground where it sits beneath the surface or collects in aquifers. In simplest terms, groundwater is water that exists below the ground. 

Is groundwater safe?

Groundwater provides 25% to 40% of the world’s drinking water. In most cases, it’s safe to drink right out of the ground. The only times this isn’t the case is when the ground around it may have become contaminated by chemicals waste from septic tanks, chemical dump sites, and landfills for example. Your well water should be tested, of course, and a well digging professional will know ahead of time if your groundwater is at risk of contamination.

Are there any benefits to using groundwater?

Groundwater boasts some notable perks. For starters, it’s less likely to become polluted. It even has its own natural filtration system, as it percolates through sand and stone to filter out particle and debris. One of the biggest benefits of groundwater is the fact that unlike city water, it doesn’t go through a chemical filtering process, leaving the healthy minerals intact and the chemicals out.

Whether you need water well drilling for your property or maintenance and repair on your current well, Oehler Pump & Well Service Inc. is there. They’ve facilitated the delivery of clean, safe water to homes in the Charlotte, NC area through private wells since 1970. They handle a variety of well-related tasks, from water well drilling to water treatment and filtration. Visit them online to learn more about their services, or call them today to schedule an appointment at (704) 875-2209.