Maintenance
Keep Updated Well Records
If you own a private well, you should keep a well log. Well logs contain important information about…
Maintenance
Properly Decommission & Seal Off Old Wells
The average water well system has a lifespan of about 40 years. If your well has reached the end of …
Maintenance
Regularly Check the Well Cover & Well Cap
Well covers and well caps don’t last forever. These components are often forgotten during water well…
Maintenance
Be Aware of Surface Flow When Landscaping
Flooding a well can result in pollutants contaminating your well water. It’s important to check your…
Maintenance
Don’t Allow Back-Siphonage
Back-siphonage is when water flows in the opposite direction to the direction it usually travels. Ba…
Maintenance
Be Careful With Equipment Movement Near Your Well
One of the most common causes of damaged well casing is impact at the surface. Placing barriers to c…