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Private well owners love their wells and wouldn’t think of trading their well water for anything in the world– except when heavy use causes unusable, brown water to run out of their faucets or they have no water at all.

The “harder” water is, the higher its mineral content and alkalinity. When water penetrates deposits of magnesium and calcium that contain dolomite, chalk and limestone, it develops a hardness greater than 100 mg/L due to increased levels of magnesium, iron and calcium carbonate. Although even the hardest water isn’t bad for your health, it may […]

It’s a sad state of affairs, but water just doesn’t get any respect these days. Most people take safe, clean water for granted, particularly those living in modern, developed countries. It makes you wonder if every natural disaster involving water, such as floods, tsunamis, or torrential rains, or the lack of water, such as drought or desertification…

Radon is an odorless, colorless, and tasteless gas released from the natural breakdown of uranium in the ground. Thereby, radon often finds its way into homes through cracks in floors, walls and structural foundations.

Around 400,000 households in the state of Connecticut rely on well water. If your home is included in that number, it’s important that you have your well water tested for radon and, if any is present in your water, have it removed quickly. Radon gas in your home is a serious concern. When it is present in the water, it can enter the air, causing you and your family to breathe it in.

Greco & Haines, Inc. annual (or more frequent- depending on the system) well water system maintenance checkups help save you money in the long run and ensure optimal well water system operation. Continue reading for more information on Greco & Haines well water system maintenance.

Private well users in Connecticut usually experience significant reductions in groundwater levels during summer droughts or when water usage is particularly high. Depending on the condition of soils, rocks and other ground-related variables influencing the operation of their wells, some well owners may suffer water problems while their neighbors do not.

Here at Greco & Haines, we’re guided by a business philosophy that’s served us well ever since our beginning all the way back in 1963. It’s the reason we’ve grown into one of the most trusted and successful service companies in Connecticut. In practical terms, that philosophy translates into a promise, a promise made to you, our customer.

Often, homeowners will cover over their wellhead with a birdfeeder or wishing well. These decorations help homeowners’ locate their wellhead quickly.

If your home is supplied with water from a well and you suddenly experience very low water pressure or no water at all, don’t jump to the conclusion that you need a new well or well pump. Here’s a quick checklist that any homeowner can use…