A Homeowner's Checklist from
Your Water Well Professional
and the
National Ground Water Association
Properly constructed private water supply systems require little routine maintenance. These simple steps will help protect your system and investment.
Always use licensed or certified water well drillers and
pump installers when a well is constructed, a pump is installed
or the system is serviced. An annual well maintenance check, including a bacterial test,
is recommended. Any source of drinking water should be checked
any time there is a change in taste, odor or appearance, or
anytime a water supply system is serviced.Keep hazardous chemicals, such as paint, fertilizer,
pesticides and motor oil far away from your well.Periodically check the well cover or well cap on top of the
casing (well) to ensure it is in good repair.Always maintain proper separation between your well and
buildings, waste systems or chemical storage facilities. Your
professional contractor knows the rules.Don't allow back-siphonage. When mixing pesticides,
fertilizers or other chemicals, don't put the hose inside the
tank or container.When landscaping, keep the top of your well at least one foot
above the ground. Slope the ground away from your well for
proper drainage.Take care in working or mowing around your well. A damaged
casing could jeopardize the sanitary protection of your well.
Don't pile snow, leaves or other materials around your well.Keep your well records in a safe place. These include the
construction report, as well as the annual water well system
maintenance and water testing results.Be aware of changes in your well, the area around your well,
or the water it provides.When your well has come to the end of its serviceable life
(usually more than 20 years), have your qualified water well
contractor properly decommission your well after constructing
your new system.800-551-7379
for more information on wells, contractors,
and your private water supply.
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