While you might think that your well water system is working well if it doesn't have an obvious problem, it could have underlying faults. If you don't run regular maintenance checks, you can't know how well the system is operating and whether it needs any work.
Hiring a professional well system maintenance contractor to run an annual inspection is a good idea. What are the advantages of doing this?
1. Keep Parts in Good Working Order
You can't easily visually check your well's operating system and its parts. Parts could have problems that haven't affected your supply just yet. Left alone, these problems could reduce the working life of key parts such as your pump motor and pressure tank.
If parts go on to fail, you'll have repair or replacement costs. You'll also have the inconvenience of shutting down your well until the system is repaired.
During an annual inspection, your contractor will check all the working parts in your well. If a part isn't performing to optimum efficiency or has some damage, they'll spot the problem early before it can get any worse. They might also be able to fix it during their inspection check. Your parts will last longer and work more efficiently.
2. Update Your Flow Rates
You will have core flow rate information from your initial well plans. These rates tell you how much water the well should deliver.
Sometimes, the flow rates in a well decrease over time. If you have a problem in your well that affects its input, then it might not deliver the water you need in your home.
During a maintenance inspection, your contractor will run tests on your flow rate. If they identify a problem, such as an unexpected decrease, they can investigate the problem. It's better to know about these changes early rather than wait until your well stops supplying enough water.
3. Check Your Water Quality
If the water you get from your well looks and tastes OK, you'll assume that everything in the system is fine. However, this isn't necessarily true.
The quality of your well water can change over time. However, if you don't test the water, you might not know that it now contains bacteria, nitrates, and metal deposits. If your water is contaminated, it could be hazardous to drink and use.
Your contractor will test the quality of your water during an annual inspection. If there is a problem, they can suggest a solution. If the water is OK, you get peace of mind.
For more information, contact well water systems maintenance contractors and ask about their annual inspection services.
