You rely on your well to produce a strong and consistent supply of pure water every day of the year. To ensure it’s doing the job properly, you need to schedule regular inspections to assess its condition. Spring, the perennial season of renewal, is a great time to give the well some extra attention! Here are three reasons why it’s so important to have a well service technician check the structure.

Why It’s Important to Spring Clean Your Well

1. To Check for Contamination

Nothing matters more than your safety. Although well water is celebrated for its purity, it is also at risk of accumulating pollutants if the integrity of the actual well is compromised. That could happen if the well cap were to come loose, for example, and invite dirt and other grime inside. It could also occur if the well casing cracked or suffered some other type of superficial damage. Your well service provider will not only test the water supply for the presence of contaminants but also ensure that the entire structure is solid and not at risk of polluting the supply.

2. To Check the Wellhead

You can take a preliminary look at the wellhead on your own, but it’s also a good idea to have a well service professional perform a deeper and more thorough spring cleaning. They’ll check for indications of a problem, such as areas that are visibly different than they were before. This may include corrosion and rust formation on the water pump, cracks on the well itself, or a damaged cap. All these issues require immediate attention to protect your home’s water.

3. To Check the Surroundings

As the homeowner, you’re responsible for the condition of your land—including the ground that surrounds the well. It should always slope away from the structure to effectively direct water away from the well and to prevent pooling that could potentially contaminate the supply. Water that sits in the vicinity of the well could pose a significant threat because it attracts pests and insects, neither of which should be anywhere near the structure.
 

For a maintenance check on your well this spring, turn to the team at Mike Woolsey and Sons Well Drilling and Pump Service. Proudly serving clients throughout Summersville, Salem, and Thayer, MO, and surrounding areas, the well service company offers a variety of options to ensure that your home’s water supply is clean and safe to use year-round. Count on them for water pump services, water pump repairs, and emergency assistance. Visit the website for information, or call (417) 932-4036 to schedule an appointment.