Water wells are an ancient and essential technology that is still used by many homeowners today. While modern water wells differ significantly from their older counterparts, it is still necessary for homeowners to have a working understanding about water well systems if they are to be able to use them to reliably and efficiently provide their home with water.
How Will You Know The Quality Of The Water Before Drilling The Well?
The quality of the water that you home has supplied to it is another important consideration. However, it is an unfortunate reality that it is not possible to determine the water quality before the well is drilled. In the event that the water source that will supply your home has low-quality water, there are systems that can be added to the well system to improve the quality of the water by removing many of the impurities that could be lowering it. To know whether this upgrade is needed, it is common for the water from newly drilled wells to be tested.
Will Your Water Well Be Impacted By Drought?
For homes that rely on water wells, droughts can be a serious concern. While drought is unlikely to make your well run completely dry, it can significantly lower the level of the water source. This can lower the water pressure while also degrading its quality. Luckily, these issues are normally temporary and should be corrected once the water level returns to its normal status.
Is Erosion A Problem For Water Wells?
Due to the fact that the well shaft will be below ground, homeowners may assume that erosion will not be a concern for their well. Yet, erosion can weaken the well shaft by removing soil that was providing it with support. Failing to treat erosion as a major problem can allow it to weaken the shaft to the point where it suffers a major collapse. If you notice that the soil is starting to erode from around the well, steps should be taken to slow and reverse the erosion so that the well will not be at risk of suffering this damage.
Can Homeowners Contaminate Their Own Water Source?
Unfortunately, homeowners may unwittingly contaminate their own water source. The most common reason for this occurring is due to individuals pouring chemicals on their lawn or in their yard. Whether this is to dispose of unwanted chemicals or to add fertilizer to the landscaping, it can contaminate the water source by slowly filtering through the soil.
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