Regardless of how efficient your water well currently is, failing to practice regular maintenance could affect the quality of your home’s water and lead to costly repairs down the line. By taking proactive steps to maintain your water well and ensure the quality of your water supply, you’ll keep your family safe and healthy. For optimal results, you should always hire a professional to perform regular well maintenance. Here are four reasons why.

Benefits of Professional Well Maintenance

1. Protect Your Water Supply

The Environmental Protection Agency, recommends having your water well tested annually for contaminants like coliform bacteria and nitrates and checked for dissolved solids and out-of-range pH levels. Aquifers can become contaminated when there is ground movement, flooding, or nearby construction or mining that could leach metals into the water. By having a professional carefully test your water supply, you can make sure the water your family is drinking is healthy and safe. 

2. Safety 

Since modern water wells are powered by electric pumps, troubleshooting and well maintenance typically involve checking circuits, looking for pump issues, and replacing electrical components. If you aren’t careful, attempting maintenance can lead to electric shock and injury, which is why it’s always best to let a professional handle the job. The risk of electrical shock is especially high when you work with submersible well pumps, since water is a natural conductor. 

3. Save Time and Money

How much time and money will you spend maintaining your well? If you’re unfamiliar with well repair, you’ll need to spend valuable time researching the problem before doing any actual work. Professionals, on the other hand, already know what to look for and how to resolve it. Making a mistake as simple as dropping a tool into your well shaft could cause additional issues, such as a damaged pump or a contaminated water supply. 

4. Must be Licensed

Anyone working on a well must be a Licensed Well Driller or Licensed Pump Installer. A plumber, electrician, handyman, contractor or even the property owner cannot open or work on a well.

 

 

If your water well needs some professional attention, give the team at Henderson Well & Pump Co. a call. Since 1956, this trusted business in Vernon, NJ, has been serving home and business owners throughout the tri-state area. Read about other people’s experiences with these professionals by visiting their website, or call them at (973) 764-7240 to set up an appointment.