Scheduling routine well inspections and having regular maintenance performed is the surest way to ensure a clean and safe supply of water for your family. If you’re uncertain which well water issues are signs that your system needs repair, use the following guide to help you decide if water well services are needed to restore a failing well. 

Does Your Water Well Need to Be Repaired? 

1. Sputtering Faucets

If a combination of air and water sputters from your faucets when you turn them on, the water table may have dropped below the well pump. You may also have a broken pump. Both issues cause a pump to suck in air instead of water. A water well service professional will carefully inspect your well and fix whatever is causing your faucets to sputter.

2. Changes in Water

Any change in the taste, color, or clarity of your water should be concerning. Any of these changes can indicate a mineral imbalance or problems with a well’s water levels. These changes, although not an immediate health concern, warrant a call to a water well service.

3. Continually Running Pump

Your well pump should not continually run. If it does, the well’s valve may need attention. If the valve is not working, water blows back into the well and switches the pump on. A well pump that’s always on could also indicate problems with the backwashing filter. Since it’s tricky to pinpoint an exact cause for pump malfunction, talk to a professional and schedule a service call.

4. Low Water Pressure

A failing pump, a sticking valve, a leaking tank, and a clogged well screen can cause water pressure to drop. To get your water flowing again with the proper force, call a water well services team to diagnose problems and restore your pressure.

Call the team at Elberta Pump Repair & Well Drilling Inc in Elberta, AL, when you need water well services. They’ve been serving local residents for over 16 years, offering water well repair, drilling, and installation. To view a full list of their services, visit them online. You can also call (251) 986-3055 with any questions.