When you’re building a new home, or looking for ways to reduce expenses in your existing home, consider drilling a private well for water. Well drilling is an investment that can offer significant advantages for your home and your wallet over time. Below are a few examples of how a well can improve your property.

Why Switch to a Private Well?

1. Reliable Water

When you get water from municipal sources, it travels through miles of pipes to reach your home. If anything goes wrong with those pipes, it can disrupt your water for hours or even days. With a private well, the well drilling company will place the well close to your home in the best possible location, so you won't be affected by problems that disrupt service to everyone.

2. Clean Water

Many homeowners find that well water is cleaner and better tasting than the water that comes from municipal sources. Although some opt to filter their well water, it’s already naturally filtered through the earth, slate, and rock. As a result, well water typically doesn’t require treatment with chemicals to ensure its safety. For those concerned about additives like fluoride and chlorine, well water is often preferred.

3. Save Money

When you have your own water well, you won’t have a monthly water bill to pay. There are costs associated with well drilling and equipment installation, but after that initial investment, you can use all the water you need without worrying about a hefty bill. A private well also protects you from fees, rate increases, and the taxes associated with municipal water, potentially saving you a significant amount of money. 

4. Environmental Benefits

Installing a well can also help your home become more environmentally friendly. Again, municipal water is treated with chemicals to eliminate harmful bacteria—and those chemicals remain in the water, often ending up in rivers and lakes and impacting wildlife. Well water is naturally filtered, making it healthier for the environment. 

If you want to upgrade your home with a clean, reliable water source, turn to the experienced well drilling contractors of Earnest Well Drilling Inc in Milford, NE. With nearly 100 years of experience, these licensed and certified technicians are trusted by homeowners and businesses for a variety of well and septic needs. Call (402) 761-2281 to schedule an appointment for an estimate or learn more about their services on their website.