Many older homes and homes in the countryside rely on private wells to provide them with water for drinking, plumbing, irrigating, and washing. A properly functioning well is a great thing for homeowners — it costs them nothing, contrary to municipal water systems.

However, many people are scared off from houses with wells because they can be more hands-on than using city water. There’s no need to worry, though. If you stay on top of things and follow the basic maintenance tips outlined here, your well will provide you with plenty of clean, healthy water for years to come.

1. Don’t try to service your own well. This might seem counterintuitive on a list of tips to maintain your well, but the most important thing you can do is get out of the way and let a professional do their job. Trying to diagnose and correct what is making your water smell weird on your own has a high likelihood of only making the problem worse or introducing a new problem.
2. Figure out if there are any old, unused wells on the property. There are countless unused wells across America, and most of the time, they are not sealed off properly. This can be a problem because they can introduce contaminates to the water source used by your current well. If you discover that there is an abandoned well nearby, call a professional well system contractor to have it permanently decommissioned.
3. Pay attention to water quality. To make sure your water is always in tip-top shape, the best thing you can do is simply pay attention. If you notice any funny smells, or if the water is staining your toilet bowl or sink, you should get your well tested. Other, harder to notice indicators of a well problem include recurrent gastrointestinal illnesses, water pipe corrosion, or the quick breakdown of water treatment devices.
4. Have a professional test your water. It is advisable to have a qualified well water contractor come check up on your well regularly. If you live near an industrial plant or in an area with a higher likelihood of water contamination, it is highly recommended to have your water tested every year. And, if you ever encounter any issues with your water flow or quality, you should have a professional come out to discover the problem and address the issue.
5. Don’t forget to have them check water treatment devices as well. Sometimes, your well can be in great condition and your water still seems off. Have the qualified contractor check all the water treatment equipment used for the well also, since a problem with a water softener or chlorinator could just as easily cause your water quality to suffer.

At Domer’s Inc., we have been drilling wells in Florida for almost 100 years now for homes, farms, and businesses. We are also fully qualified and certified by the state and national Ground Water Associations to perform well water testing and water system maintenance. With our experience and knowledge, there’s no well issue we can’t fix. Call us today to learn more about our well and water systems services at 863-763-3417.