The traditional well requires electricity to draw water into your home through the use of a pump. If a storm knocks out your power for an extended period, however, you could end up inconvenienced. Fortunately, there are several methods that make it easy to acquire water, even without electricity. Here are a few options that well contractors recommend.

How to Obtain Well Water Without Electricity

1. Purchase a Hand Pump

Manual pumps are designed to fill in when there is a power outage. By attaching it to the wellhead, you can use it as a backup to extract a sufficient water supply when you need it. This is generally only a reasonable solution for water tables that are no more than 25 feet below the surface. Some hand pumps are designed to extract from deeper wells, however. 

2. Utilize a Well Bucket

After your well contractor installs your well initially, it’s smart to invest in a dedicated well bucket as a backup extraction method. This lean, sleek receptacle is lowered into the well casing to draw water when you need it. It’s designed with one-way valves that contain the water in the bucket as you pull it upward. Unlike traditional buckets that you need to tip over to empty, the well bucket allows you to discharge water by pulling on a lever.

3. Trust in Natural Energy

In the aftermath of a storm, you might not have power for a few hours or a few days. Whether you require pump repairs due to lightning damage and need to wait on a well contractor to fix it, or you’re simply dealing with a long-term outage, you can trust in a solar-powered pump to fill in. It harnesses natural energy so that you can have a consistent source of water, and will function even when it’s cloudy or foggy outside.
 

Are you worried about the condition of your well pump in the aftermath of a storm? Turn to the team at Dalmik Well Drilling in Windham County, CT. Based in Putnam and proudly serving locals since 1987, the well contractors offer pump repairs, well drilling, and inspections to ensure the safety of your residential water supply. Visit the family-owned company online to learn more about their services, or call them at (860) 928-6220 to schedule an appointment.