If you recently purchased a home or property, you may have to decide whether to use a water well or pay for a city hookup. While this decision can seem challenging, it's important to note that water wells offer unique benefits that municipal services can't provide, including the following.

Why Is a Water Well Better Than Municipal Water?

1. Control Over Taste & Chemicals

Municipal water treatment centers often use chlorine dioxide, ozone, or chlorine to treat city water. Governments often also add physical disinfectants, such as heat or ultraviolet radiation, to kill off bacteria. These methods can flavor the water, making it less refreshing or tasty.

Private wells use point-of-use systems that treat water at the tap, such as faucet filters. They also use point-of-entry disinfection systems to kill off microorganisms that can cause intestinal distress. Additionally, homes may use water softeners to lower calcium and magnesium ions that can make water taste metallic and smell sulfuric. In this way, you can decide whether to use chemicals or other treatment methods to control the flavor and smell of your water.

2. Better Pipes

City water systems often go decades without updates. As a result, the pipes may be corroded and clogged, lowering your water pressure and potentially contaminating your drinking water.

By installing a water well, you'll put in pipes with new materials that won't leach chemicals or corroded metal into the taps. If there's an issue with a pipe, you can also immediately address the problem without waiting for a city water crew.

3. Fewer Bills

Well water only requires a one-time installation fee and occasional maintenance, such as water quality testing and treatments. You'll never have to pay monthly water bills to the city after installing a well on your property.

4. Increased Nutrient Content

Well water and municipal sources are filtered and treated to ensure the drinker’s safety. However, water from a well has more beneficial nutrients,  such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, manganese, and copper. These minerals are thought to improve bone density, lower anemia rates, and improve electrolyte balance in people of all ages.

If you’re ready for water well installation, contact Reliable Pump & Well Services, LLC in Orange County, NY. This family-owned and -operated company provides residential and commercial services, including well excavation, water line installation, and filters, within 50 miles of Montgomery. Call (845) 629-8301 to schedule an appointment today, or visit their website for information on their services and financing options.