You rely on your well to deliver pure, fresh water to your home year-round. Unfortunately, like any appliance, the well is a comprehensive system that’s not immune to occasional problems. A common one is dryness, which can limit your access to water altogether. Here are a few signs you should contact a water drilling technician for assistance.

Is Your Water Well Running Dry?

1. Different Water

You can usually detect a change in the water’s taste right away. In this case, a change in flavor may be accompanied by a different appearance, too. If the water looks muddy or has a dirt-like aroma or taste, it could be due to weak groundwater supply. When water levels decrease, the quality diminishes due to the amount of sediment at the base of the well.

2. Poor Pressure

Weak pressure in only a single faucet is likely a problem specific to that fixture, but if it’s widespread throughout the house, it may be time to call a water drilling technician. Assess the pressure at different faucets. If it flows slowly, takes a while to come through at full force, or never quite reaches that point, the issue could be related to decreased water depth.

3. Continually Running Pump

Your submersible pump shouldn’t run nonstop. If it continuously cycles, that means it’s building up a significant amount of pressure in the tank and putting excessive strain on the pump. When the part behaves this way or keeps turning on and off, it could be due to a significant loss of water. Eventually, a water drilling technician may need to replace a burned out motor or the entire pump if the problem is left unresolved.

4. Sputtering Faucets

If faucets throughout the house sputter or just barely produce water, it’s likely due to reduced water levels. If there isn't enough water available, only air will travel through the inlet pipe when the pump tries to extract water from the well.

If you think your well is running dry, let the team at Branton Bros Well Drilling perform a comprehensive inspection. Based in Dothan, AL, and proudly serving clients throughout Dale, Henry, Geneva, and Houston counties, this water drilling company offers well pump repairs and maintenance to ensure your system runs smoothly. Visit their website for more information on their services, or call (334) 677-5489 to request an appointment.