You know you get your home’s water supply from your well, but where does your well water come from? It actually comes from what is known as groundwater, and can be much purer than the water found in lakes and rivers. What is Groundwater? Whenever water falls from the sky—in the form of rain, snow, […]
As you know, sodium and chloride are very common elements, and you probably use them every day in the form of table salt. However, just because these elements are commonplace, does not mean they are safe in high amounts. If your Connecticut well water contains more than 250 mg/L of chloride or 100 mg/L of […]
Where is your well head located? Is it below the ground, level with the ground, or above the ground? If you answered anything besides above the ground, then you need a well casing extension. A well casing extension is a steel pipe, complete with a waterproof cap, that brings your well head above the surface. […]
Water Conservation Tips Every Connecticut Private Well Owner Needs to Know As a well owner, you rely on Mother Nature for your water supply. When there’s ample rain, you most likely have ample water, and when there are long periods without precipitation, there’s a chance your well could run dry. Not only does this mean […]
If you have a private well on your property, you know how frustrating it can be to deal with the wellhead (even though the delicious well water you get as a result is worth it!). This less-than-appealing metal pipe sticking up from the ground is especially annoying when it comes to landscaping. However, it is […]
You are anxious to see the results of your well water test, but when they finally arrive, you have no idea what they actually mean. The measurements, limits, and standards are enough to confuse anybody, and unless you can decipher them properly, you will have no way of knowing if your well water needs some […]
Well water starts as rain. As it seeps into the ground, it can dissolve solids there that can wind up in the water you drink, cook with and bathe in. Regular testing helps detect and allows you to eliminate any dangerous chemicals or other adulterants. A few of the chemicals and other contaminants that can […]
Connecticut residents know they better start preparing for winter early so they don’t have to deal later with the stress and aggravation that snow, ice and subzero temperatures inflict on heating and water systems. Wintertime woes involving malfunctioning water well pumps are among the most common issues plaguing Connecticut business and home owners during winter, […]
According to Connecticut’s Department of Public Health, 15 percent of Connecticut’s population depend on wells to provide them with clean, usable water. The “Action Level List Private Wells” found on the state’s DPH website states that “groundwater in Connecticut can be affected by chemical contamination from recent or historic releases involving pesticides, industrial chemicals, fuel […]
Ready your well pump system for winter. Why is pre-winter maintenance so important? Waiting until the ground is frozen or several feet of snow need to be shoveled out of the way can delay necessary well repairs and cost you more.
