For many homeowners, water well drilling is a sound investment for providing a reliable and clean water supply. However, if you’ve never relied on a well before, figuring out the system can take a slight learning curve. Here are some tips to help you successfully use your new well.

What to Remember When Using a Well

1. Install a Water Softener

Well water is often sourced from deep underground reservoirs that sit on top of hard layers of bedrock, containing water-soluble minerals like calcium and magnesium. While hard water isn’t a threat to your health, it is a danger to your plumbing. Each time the water is pumped into your home, a small amount of minerals will be left behind on the walls of pipes, eventually leading to clogs. Inside the house, mineral scales can build up on plumbing fixtures, dishes, clothes, and even on your skin and hair. 

If you know that hard water is a problem in your area, install a water softener soon after the water well drilling is complete. This will replace the calcium and magnesium ions with safer sodium ions that do not interfere with normal plumbing activities. 

2. Test for Contamination

If you require water well drilling for domestic purposes, like drinking, cooking, and bathing, it’s imperative to have the water tested at least once a year for coliform bacteria, nitrates, total dissolved solids, and pH levels. Also, have it tested whenever you repair or replace a part or notice a change in the color, taste, or smell. Additionally, test whenever there is nearby flooding or changes to the land. If you live near a waste disposal site, a livestock farm, or another business that could contaminate the water, you’ll need to test more often.

3. Perform Regular Maintenance

Although you should leave repairs up to a professional, you can take several preventive measures to ensure good care. Periodically check the well cover or cap on top of the casing to ensure it isn’t corroded or cracked. Keep the grass around the well mowed down and periodically grade the landscape to slope down, leading away from the structure. Also, regularly inspect the ground around the well and remove any hazardous materials, like fertilizer, pesticides, or motor oil.

If you are ready to invest in water well drilling, turn to the professionals at Mike Woolsey and Sons Well Drilling and Pump Service. This full-service contractor provides a range of well and water pump services to Summersville, MO, and surrounding areas. Their experienced technicians use the latest equipment and products from industry-leading brands, like Schaefer®, Amtrol®, and F&W Pumps®. Call them at (417) 932-4036 to schedule an appointment, and visit their website to learn more about their services.