Those who have access to municipal water enjoy certain advantages over those who get their water from a well, including convenience. They have no well or water pump to maintain and can leave all repairs and upkeep to the city. However, well water offers advantages. Below are some of the most important.

3 Benefits of Well Water Over City Water

1. No Water Bill

The typical family uses between 80 and 100 gallons of water per day and pays their local water utility an average of $70 per month. This rounds out to more than $800 per year for cooking, cleaning, bathing, and drinking water. For those who have a well on their property, have no water bill. Their only utility cost is for the electricity needed to operate the water pump. Of course, they must pay for repairs, but if they maintain the system properly, it could run for years without needing work.

2. Vitamins & Minerals

Well water from an aquifer often contains valuable nutrients, including calcium, magnesium, copper, selenium, and potassium. These are important for cardiovascular health, iron absorption, antioxidant function, and bone health. Moreover, well water does not contain additives found in city water that many people find objectionable, such as chlorine and fluoride.

3. Control of the Water Supply

When you own the well, the pumping equipment, and the water, you have control of the water supply. With city water, someone else can turn off your water for any number of reasons, including failure to pay and emergency contamination. This latter happens during storms and other natural disasters when wastewater and drinking water intermingle. When this occurs, it can take weeks to complete the decontamination of the storage and delivery systems, and city water users could be out of water the entire time. This does not happen to well owners. 

If you're having issues with your current well or water pump, contact Mike Woolsey and Sons Well Drilling and Pump Service in Summersville, MO. They have served Texas County clients for years and are proud to use American made materials. Visit their website to connect with them online or call (417) 932-4036 to arrange a consultation.