Besides being naturally filtered, well water is often packed with minerals and other nutrients your body needs. It typically tastes better, too. Drinking isn't the only way your body benefits either. Water is more gentle on the skin in baths and showers.

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 few things to keep in mind.

Before the well drilling machine arrives, there are a number of steps that should be taken to assure proper placement of your well. From permits to finding the best location to drill, Bedford Well Drilling will go through the steps so you are informed before we arrive.