A water well is an affordable source of clean water for homes that don’t have access to municipal systems. However, because the well relies on groundwater to supply your home, you may face shortages during prolonged dry spells. The guide below explains how you can foresee a water shortage and what steps you should take to keep your home supplied.

When Might There be a Water Shortage?

Groundwater levels peak around March and April thanks to snowmelt and spring rains. From there, they continually drop, reaching lows in September and October. However, if the summer has a long dry spell, your well may face shortages earlier in the year.

Since your water supply is deep in the ground, it can be difficult to monitor the water levels. However, you can use common guidelines to determine when you might need to restrict water usage. Some signs include water sputtering out of the tap or unclear water filled with sediment. 

How Can You Reduce Water Consumption?

If you are facing a water well shortage, you can make some easy lifestyle changes to drastically reduce water consumption. For example, limiting shower time and doing fewer loads of laundry can effectively limit your water needs.

If you need water for garden beds or lawn irrigation, use rain barrels to collect non-potable roof runoff. If you’re facing an extended drought, having a water well contractor lower the pump can also remedy the problem.

If your well runs dry permanently, you’ll need to have a drilling professional to create a new one or deepen your current well. If they need to drill a new well, they can transfer your existing pump to minimize the costs. They’ll also need to follow your area’s guidelines for well abandonment to prevent accidental injury in the old hole.

Not sure whether you’re facing a low water supply, have a dried out well, or just need pump repairs? Contact the experts at Evergreen Well Drilling in Shelton, WA. For over four decades, they’ve boasted a full suite of water well services, including pump repair and replacement, new well drilling, well abandonment, and water testing. Learn more about their offerings online, and call (360) 830-9005 to set up a free estimate.