If you do not have access to a municipal water utility, your best alternative is often to install water well service. However, many homeowners are concerned that well water might have an unusual flavor or be unsafe to drink. Water from an underground aquifer is usually crystal clear and flavorful. Below are some of the primary benefits of well water.

What Are the Benefits of Well Water?

1. Inexpensive

Once you have incurred the cost of drilling, installation, and the pump equipment needed to access the aquifer, a well provides nearly unlimited water at no cost but that required to power the pump. It is the least expensive method to deliver water to your home. Unlike with municipal water service, you are never charged a monthly fee. It is also far cheaper and more convenient than buying bottled water, which can total hundreds of dollars per month, depending on how much you use.

2. Eco-Friendly

Unlike with bottled water, a well does not produce any plastic waste and you don't have to make a special effort to recycle bottles. It also does not require much energy to deliver. With bottled water, you must drive to the store to buy it, and delivery trucks are required to ship it to retail outlets, businesses, or homes. Moreover, the energy required to draw it from the ground is likewise negligible compared to the amount required to bottle water or to purify it in wastewater systems. 

3. Chemical-Free

City water contains a variety of chemical additives, including fluoride and chlorine. These affect the flavor and odor and may have unpleasant side effects, such as dry or itchy skin and hair. Chlorine, in particular, can lead to respiratory issues after long-term inhalation of it in shower steam. Well water has no chemical additives, so you can enjoy the natural flavor of crystal-clear water without potential health problems.

If your well or water pump needs attention, contact Affordable Pump & Well Repair, an experienced water well service in La Crosse, WI. They are locally-owned and have served La Crosse County for more than 45 years. They specialize in pump repair, well repair, and water well drilling. Visit their website to learn what clients have to say about them or call (608) 788-6451 to schedule water well service.