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  • Preventative Maintenance for Well Water Systems: Yearly Check-Up Essentials

    If you’re one of the millions of Americans relying on a private well for your household water supply, you’re essentially running your own miniature water treatment plant. While well water systems are designed to be robust and long-lasting, they require regular attention to ensure they continue providing safe, clean water for years to come. Just […]

  • Essential Tips to Minimize Water Waste in Hot Weather

    Connecticut summers can often bring soaring temperatures and increased water usage, making it essential to adopt strategies for conserving as much water as possible. Effective outdoor water conservation methods, such as planting drought-resistant plants and implementing efficient irrigation systems, can significantly minimize water waste in summer. These approaches help the environment and reduce utility bills […]

  • Well Inspection and Water Testing: The Importance of Regular Well Inspections

    Well inspection and regular well water testing are essential for maintaining a safe and reliable water supply. Wells are a common source of drinking water for many households in Connecticut, but they can also be a source of contamination if not properly maintained. Regular inspections and testing can help identify potential issues and ensure that […]

  • Hard Water vs. Soft Water: Understanding the Difference and the Need for a Water Softener

    Among the most all-around significant qualities of your household water is its relative hardness or softness. Whether you’ve got “hard water” or “soft water” can impact everything from the cleanliness of your dishes and the appearance of your plumbing fixtures to how much money you’re shelling out for appliance repair and replacement. Let’s learn more […]

  • How to Maintain a Residential Well in the Wintertime  

    Old Man Winter is knocking on the door at this point. If you’re the owner of a domestic well, wintertime poses its suite of challenges: from the potential for frozen pipes to possible contamination from snowmelt and flooding at the (often messy) tail-end of the season. Here at Greco & Haines, we provide across-the-board residential […]

  • How Do Fertilizers Affect Well Water (Spring)

    As spring ripens and summer looms on the horizon, it’s not only the season for beach getaways and family road trips. Many of us, of course, are also busy at work with lawn and garden care and, in some cases, the never-ending management of farmland.  This is the time of year when lots of fertilizers […]

  • How to Conserve Water During Summer Droughts

    Before you know it, the sun will be out late into the night, and temperatures will be in the 80s and 90s. Unfortunately, this also means there will be summer droughts and low water levels in your well. A well going dry is unnerving, but there are many ways you can minimize water usage to […]

  • The Most Common Well Water Issues in Spring

    The days are getting longer, and the winter is in the rearview. Spring has just about arrived in Connecticut, and we’re all ready to embrace the season of flowers, sunshine, and warmth. However, this time of year has the potential to deliver some issues regarding your private well. Fortunately, the experts at Greco & Haines […]

  • Six Tips To Fix Low Water Pressure in the Winter

    Low water pressure can be a problem any time of year for owners of a private well. However, wintertime brings a few tricky circumstances that may enhance the likelihood you’ll face this issue. Low water pressure is extremely annoying, but it can also indicate a pressing issue to be addressed within your plumbing system. In […]