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How Often Should Well Water Be Tested?

Well water comes with several benefits, the main one being cost efficiency. But still, there is the flip side of it, which is always the safety of the water for consumption. Well water is often exposed to several contaminants like minerals which can be a health risk. For this reason, there is always the need to have a purification and filtration method. Unfortunately, this system can sometimes fail like any other device, letting the contaminants into the water and through your faucets. So what should you do? The obvious answer is to repair or replace the part of the system with a problem, be it the pump or the filtration system. But determining this part, let alone noticing that you have contaminants in your water, can sometimes be challenging. This is because contaminants can sometimes be very unnoticeable, that unless you have special tools, you cannot notice them. Of course, there are cases where the contamination is very apparent with signs like red-brown water, bad taste, a...

Having Trouble With Your Well Water Pressure?

If you use well water, chances are at one point you have experienced extremely low well pump water pressure. If so, here are some tips on how to increase it. Check the Air Pressure in Your Water Tank If your water tank has air pressure, it will cause the pump to lose power and ultimately cause you to lose pressure. You can test your water tank’s air pressure using an air gauge or tire valve prover gauge. The perfect way of solving this issue is by getting an electric submersible pump that works with your existing jet. Pump Age Newer pumps produce more water pressure. If your pump is very old, it may need to be replaced with a newer one that can withstand constant wear and tear of pumping out lots of water every day. Pressure Switch If your pump is working fine and it is not old, you may want to check the pressure switch. A faulty pressure switch can cause low water pressures in some homes or small businesses and should be replaced if this is the case. Check for Water Leaks O...