When it comes to home maintenance, many people know how to prepare for a flood. However, water wells located outside the home are often forgotten. It’s crucial to get the necessary well services completed before and after a flood to keep clean water flowing to your home. Use this helpful guide to get started.

How to Prepare for a Flood

If you have prior notice of potential flooding conditions, there are a few essential well services to perform to prevent major damage. Have the well’s power supply disconnected to avoid electrical shock during post-flood maintenance. Because floodwaters can worsen erosion, a licensed well pump contractor will make sure there are no signs of structural instability. They will also place a water-tight cover over the well to keep debris out. 

If you have time before potential flooding occurs, store a clean supply of water for you and your family. You’ll need to have your well tested after floodwaters recede.

What to Do After a Flood

Although sealing your well before flooding can keep out large debris, it won’t protect against contaminants such as bacteria, sewage, and agricultural chemicals that can flow into your yard during a heavy rainstorm. To prevent illness, disinfect the well and test the water inside.

If the bacterial test comes back positive after disinfecting, repeat the process until a testing facility deems the water clean and safe to drink. Plan to bathe, drink, and cook with bottled or boiled water while the well is being decontaminated.

If you need assistance with your water well following a flood, contact Mike Woolsey and Sons Well Drilling and Pump Service. Serving Summersville, MO, and the surrounding communities, this family-owned company provides reliable water pump repair, drilling, and well services. They proudly use American products, providing a five-year warranty on all new pumps and tanks. To learn more about their services, visit their website, or call 417-932-4036 to speak with a staff member.