Do I need to complete some form of preventative maintenance or well pump inspection to my water well?
It is always a wise idea to complete a preventative water well maintenance inspection. Recent studies conducted by the National Ground Water Association concluded that only 80% of well owners perform any form of preventative maintenance on there water well system. I believe the percentage of well owners that do not perform preventative maintenance inspections is elevated due to consumers not being informed. In most cases once the well owner is educated on the reasoning behind the inspections are preformed, they are often receptive to the idea and opt to have an inspections completed regularly.
How often should I complete a Water Well Preventative Maintenance Check?
Water Well Maintenance Inspections are an intricate part of being an educated water well owner. Being an educated consumer helps in maintaining a healthy water system for your entire family to enjoy. The minor system repairs that may be required today could make for costly expenses if gone unnoticed. In conclusion being an informed owner could increase the life expectancy of the water well system and make for lower repair expenditures in the future. Most Organizations, Associations and Regulatory Commissions suggest performing some form of water well maintenance on an annual basis. These agencies strongly suggest water quality testing, and the mechanical inspections.
Typically a mechanical inspection will comprise of a full system check, pressure switch check, air charge/ pressure balance, performance check of the pump and motor, general system inspection on mechanical equipment, efficiency check, and inspect the integrity of the well seal complete with detailed system recommendation and results. Mechanical inspections are recommended to be done yearly by licensed or certified water well contractor or other qualified professional.
Typically state and federal regulatory agencies recommend the following water quality testing protocol.
- Bacteria test should be conducted yearly.
- Basic organic and inorganic should be conducted whenever noticeable changes in waters taste, color or odor are observed.
- General Package should be conducted every 3-5 years.
- Extensive package including VOC’s (volatile organic Compounds) should be conducted every 7-10 years.
In addition to the general preventative maintenance options listed above a water flow test may be suggested depending on the circumstances or if noticeable changes in water output or pressure is a concern. Water well quantity inspections are particularly instrumental if home additions are in the works or if the property owner is considering the addition of an irrigation system.
When is the best time of year to perform a maintenance inspection?
Any time of year is acceptable in terms of maintenance however typically in the summer months we tend to tax and use our pumping systems more. At Northeast Water Wells we recommend scheduling your Maintenance inspection for late fall early winter. Our experienced technicians are trained professionals that are qualified to give your entire water well and pumping system just what it needs.
Call today and speak with one of our qualified water professionals today to design a Maintenance Inspection, custom tailored to suit your family’s needs and the desired results you are looking for.
Well service activities are generally conducted to maintain the well productivity.
It’s important to make sure that your well is in good working position, so if there are any problems regarding the working of the well, they can be resolved quickly.
By doing this you will save you time and money.
Having your well inspected regularly will decrease the chance of environmental issues arising.
Thank you for mentioning that mechanical inspections should be done yearly. My father-in-law has a well at his home and we’re trying to make sure it lasts as long as we can make it. I don’t know if it has been inspected regularly, but I’ll be sure to have it done from now on.
I like that you pointed out that being informed about caring for the water well will be able to ensure that the system will be in good condition for you and your family. I will definitely have it maintained this coming May since it hasn’t been touched ever since we moved in two years ago. We don’t use it that much, but it comes in handy whenever there is a shortage in our area since it becomes really hot here in our location.
It’s interesting that only 80% of well owners do any kind of preventative maintenance when it’s so important. You want to be sure that your well is maintained properly. That way it’ll continue to give you a good supply of clean water.
It caught my attention when you said that the water well must be served constantly otherwise it can cause health problems because of bacteria accumulating inside the well. My grandfather bought a house with a water well, and he can’t recall if he ever gave it any maintenance. I better warn him so he can hire professionals to maintain and loof for any repairs that the water well might need.
I installed a shallow well pump to use underground water to care for my garden but I don’t know how to perform maintenance. Your sharing is very detailed for me to follow.
I like that you mention that you should try and have your water well inspected frequently enough that you could catch small repairs that could turn into larger issues. My husband was recalling when a friend of his had to get his water well pump taken down because it wasn’t functioning properly. I think all water well pump owners should get proper maintenance to avoid situations like our friend.
Thanks for explaining that quality testing and mechanical inspections should be done for residential water wells at least once a year. My husband and I want to hire a contractor to dig a water well for the small cottage home we’re having built in the country. I didn’t know much about well maintenance before reading your article, so the info you discussed will be really helpful!