Many private wells provide enough water to run multiple plumbing fixtures and appliances. However, some have trouble accessing enough groundwater to keep up with the demand. Recognizing a low-producing well early on will help you know when to schedule water well service.

What Are the Signs of Low-Producing Wells?

A well draws water from the ground into your home. If groundwater seeps into your well slowly, your usage may eventually exceed what’s available. Eventually, water may not reach your fixtures when you turn them on.

There are a couple of earlier signs to look out for. If you start to lose water pressure in areas throughout your home, your supply may be dwindling. You may also need to replace or repair the pump more frequently than usual. This happens because the equipment will constantly cycle on and off as it tries to pull water that isn’t available. Or if  you continually have exsessive .air in your lines.

How Can You Deal With Them?

If your well is still producing water but at lower speeds than what you need at peak times, try spacing out your water usage throughout the week. For example, avoid running multiple water-based appliances and plumbing fixtures at once.

You can install water-efficient toilets, showerheads, and faucets to minimize waste. You can also install a reservoir tank alongside your well to increase the available supply. Even a 1 GPM well can produce 1440 gallons of water in a 24 hr. period. The tank will fill up when you use less water, conserving it for when you need it most.

Hydrofracturing will also increase water availability in a low-producing well by helping it access more groundwater. Fogle Pump & Supply is a water well service provider that offers hydrofracturing, and averages about a 300% increase in production. With location in Spokane, Deer Park, Colville, and Republic WA. With more than 40 years of experience, the company installs Hundreds of new wells every year and has the knowledge and equipment necessary to get the job done right the first time. Visit their website to learn more about hydrofracturing, or call (888) 343-9355 to schedule water well service.