For homes that rely on well water, the cold season can bring its own set of unique problems, especially during a long stretch of sub-freezing temperatures. Common cold weather water problems with well systems include frozen pipes, pump issues and power loss. Some of these problems are preventable, as long as you plan ahead. Here are a…
Fluoride is present in virtually all waters at some level and it is important to know the fluoride content of your water, particularly if you have children. Humans and animals use fluoride in the structure of their bones and teeth. In proper amounts, fluoride reduces the formation of cavities in children. Many public water systems…
More than 15 million Americans rely on private, household wells for drinking water. Testing your water frequently is an important part of well maintenance. …
The latest United States Drought Monitor has designated nearly the entire Commonwealth of Virginia as “Abnormally Dry,” with some areas now considered to be in a moderate drought.
Real-time well monitoring sites in Bedford County, Virginia have shown a consistent drop in water table levels since early Summer. Likewise, weather stations in surrounding counties haven’t measured an inch or more rain during a single storm since late August, or in some cases, mid-July.…
The warm season is here and it’s time to fill up your pool. You’ve left the water on for hours and now the pool is full, but the water inside your home is starting to turn brown. Several factors go into whether or not your well has the capacity of handing filling a swimming pool.…
It’s always best to use a water well system professional licensed or registered to conduct well maintenance. You may end up saving yourself lots of money in unnecessary repairs down the road. Well owners shouldn’t attempt to perform such maintenance. Those who do, risk damaging the well water system or injuring themselves. Even many professional plumbers…
One of the most important things a well owner can do is regularly test their water supply to assure the health and safety of your family. While the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates and monitors many drinking water contaminants, some pesticides are not regulated. Since many of us use pesticides to maintain our lawns and…
It has rained for days, and your yard is soaked with standing water everywhere. You turn on the faucet indoors only to find the water coming out is brown. You shouldn’t dismiss it as simply “cloudy water” caused by the rain. Anytime your water turns colors or tastes different, you need to take it seriously.…
One of the best things a water well owner can regularly do is visually check the wellhead and the area surrounding it. If you aren’t familiar with the term wellhead, it is the portion of the well that that sticks above the surface, typically has a visible cap on it which often has the name of…
Leaks in water well casings can be caused by a variety of things including corrosion, pressure from stones or other objects pressing against the casing, splits at a welded or defective casing seam, even a lightning strike or nearby construction site that may be blasting. It can often be difficult to tell that your well casing has a leak.…