As the days grow longer and temperatures rise, homeowners can start to look forward to a new season. However, there's also a lot of maintenance to consider at this time of year. For example, if your home runs on a private water well, scheduling a system inspection at the start of spring is highly recommended, as the following water well issues are common during these months.

Common Springtime Well Problems

1. Agricultural Run-Off

When you live in a rural area, melting snow, rain, and irrigation run-off can pick up pollutants from local farms. Fertilizer, animal waste, pesticides, and herbicides can be absorbed into the water and carried from these farms into local rivers, streams, and water wells. With this in mind, schedule a well inspection and testing, so you can explore water treatment solutions.

2. Salt Contamination

During winter storms, salt is sprinkled on roads, sidewalks, and driveways to melt snow and ensure these areas are safe for walking and driving. While salt quickly and easily dissolves snow, this leads to an influx of salt in water. This can erode your water system and diminish the quality of your water supply, so water filtration may be necessary.

3. Seasonal Odors

Water that comes from your well should be clear and odorless. Unfortunately, this time of year, many homeowners with water wells notice a sulfur smell coming from their water supply that can make the home and surrounding property smell like rotten eggs. This is due to an increase in hydrogen sulfide gas. While the smell isn't harmful to your health, installing a special filter to oxidize the gas can improve the taste of your water.

Are you looking for a water well expert who can accurately test your system this spring? If so, Henderson Well & Pump Co. is the right choice for the job. Since 1956, residents throughout Northern New Jersey and the Tri-State area have depended on this local company for quality water well repairs, well system inspections, and cleaning. To schedule an appointment with this fully licensed and insured team, call today at (973) 764-7240. To read testimonials from past customers, visit their website.