If you use well water at home, you might have noticed your hair feeling unusually dry, looking dull, or becoming tough to manage, even when you switch up your hair care products. This is a common frustration for many people who rely on private wells, leading to the question: Is my water the reason my […]
For Connecticut homeowners with private wells, sediment in your water can be more than just a nuisance – it can impact your water quality, damage appliances, and lead to costly repairs if left unaddressed. When you turn on your faucet to find cloudy water or grit in your glass, understanding how sediment enters your water […]
Have you ever turned on your faucet only to find cloudy or milky-looking water flowing from your well? You’re not alone! Many well owners experience this issue, and it can be concerning when your household depends on clean water for daily needs. While sediment is a common culprit, cloudy well water can stem from various […]
Is your well water pressure suddenly low? Hearing strange noises from your pump? You might be facing a common issue for many homeowners: a failing well pump system. Your well pump is the heart of your home’s water supply system, combining both a motor and crucial components like impellers that work together to bring water […]
For Connecticut homeowners relying on well water, ensuring a steady and efficient water flow is essential to maintaining household comfort and functionality. The flow rate of your well pump, measured in gallons per minute (GPM), plays a key role in determining your water pressure and overall supply reliability. Whether you’re facing low water pressure or […]
As a local Connecticut water service company, we understand hand pumps’ role in supplying clean water to many households across our state. Proper maintenance of these systems is essential for their longevity and efficiency, particularly given our region’s varied climate. Well-water system seasonal care is not just about ensuring uninterrupted water supply; it’s about protecting […]
Choosing the right well pump for your home is a crucial decision that can impact water availability, efficiency, and even energy costs. For homeowners with residential wells, selecting between two primary pump types—jet pumps and submersible pumps—requires a bit of research, as each has its own set of strengths and ideal conditions. In this guide, […]
Water filters are used for a wide variety of applications to clean, purify, or otherwise treat water. If you’ve got a private well, a water filtration system can be an essential piece of equipment to ensure the safety — and the general “drinkability”— of your water supply. In this article, we’ll introduce four kinds of […]
Have you opened your faucets and found little or no water flowing out? Disappointing, obviously — and potentially worrisome, if you suspect some major underlying cause in your good system. Sometimes, though, the issue is just that your well pump needs re-priming. That’s generally a pretty straightforward job. If re-priming — a process that may […]
Spring’s in the air — or, anyway, close to being in the air — here in Connecticut. For many of us, that’s a cause for celebration. After all, it’s mighty hard to resist the charm of stronger sunshine, balmier temperatures, and the all-around cheer of plant budding, flowering, and chiming birdsong. And, naturally, it’s nice […]
Owners of private wells must take their own initiative to ensure the quality and safety of their drinking and washing water. A wide variety of contaminants and pathogens can threaten those essential qualities and result in everything from corroded plumbing, stained fixtures, and clouded ice cubes to legitimate threats to household health. Home water filtration […]
Ah, vacation time! You’ve earned some R&R and no-worries bliss on a getaway: Maybe someplace tropical, quality time with family, or some bucket-list adventure. Everybody needs a recharge sometimes. Note that we said “no-worries bliss.” There definitely can be some vacation stress if you’re fretting about the state of your home while you’re gone, imagining […]
