Installing a private well on your property has many benefits. Beyond allowing access to free water whenever you need it, the liquid contains nutrients to keep you and your family healthy. Investing in regular well maintenance is essential to getting the benefits while also keeping harmful contaminants out of your supply.

What Health Benefits Come From Well Water?

1. Keep Bones Strong

Well water is a reliable source of necessary minerals. For example, One cup of well water could contain seven milligrams of calcium. Without enough calcium, children could underdevelop, and adults could have low bone mass, increasing the risk of fractures. In addition to keeping bones healthy, calcium also helps the heart muscle relax, which can combat high blood pressure. 

2. Prevent Anxiety & Depression

The average cup of well water also contains two milligrams of magnesium, which contributes to the 100 milligrams your body must consume each day. This macromineral assists with more than 300 enzyme reactions. With high magnesium levels, your body will better handle stress, reducing anxiety and depression. The nutrient also helps regulate glucose levels to decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes.

3. Maintain Fluid Balance

Additionally, the average cup of well water has 12 milligrams of sodium. The mineral is an electrolyte, which helps maintain the proper water balance in cells. This prevents them from dehydrating or over-hydrating to the point of rupturing. Preventing fluid imbalances could lower the likelihood of developing edema. If you are on a low-sodium diet, a well maintenance technician can install a water treatment system to minimize levels in the supply.

To keep water safe to drink, contact the family-owned and -operated well maintenance providers at Ace Drilling in Polson, MT. With three decades of experience, brothers Dave and Jay Bick provide drilling, installation, and well pump repairs to ensure clients in western Montana always have a reliable source of water. They can also install a filtration system to remove unwanted particles. To schedule well maintenance, call (406) 883-3300. See the solutions the team provides online.