What to Know Before You Dig a Well
March 4, 2021 4:04 am Leave your thoughtsReceiving and using natural water from the earth is appealing. You no longer receive water bills, and well water is often fresher and better tasting. But this endeavor also has its drawbacks, and you need to plan accordingly before you call well services in Monroe, NC. Here are five things to know before you dig, so you know what to expect when securing a private water source:
- Water supply: Wells do not provide an endless water supply. If you discover a low-yield well, it will provide enough water for daily personal use, but you will not have enough to water your yard or fill a hot tub. Ask your contractor about the well’s yield, so you don’t suddenly find yourself out of water one day. You may need to supplement your water with the city water supply or prepare to dig an additional well to meet your demands.
- Water testing: Well water is natural, but it is also in the ground and exposed to the elements. Test the water before you build. You do not want to put in the effort to build a well, only to discover the water is low quality or dangerous. Sometimes, water contains manageable levels of bacteria, and you need to know that, too. Water treatment increases your construction and maintenance costs.
- Contaminant control: Never build a well right next to your septic system. If your tank fails, it will place raw sewage into your drinking water. Also, manage stormwater runoff so it does not flow into your well, and control pesticides and chemical fertilizers, as these can also poison your well. You want to build a well where it will be undisturbed and face less exposure to these elements. Invest in a suitable well cover, and handle the soil and area around it carefully. Those efforts reduce your chances of facing a contaminated well.
- More than a hole: Wells are not just holes in the ground. You need a pump system to bring water where you demand it and build pipes to reach it. Plans are necessary—you and your contractor must choose the best spot for it and build it with enough structural integrity, so it does not collapse. You need to work with experienced contractors and engineers to build a serviceable well. Do not cut corners or go for the lowest bid—make this an investment and purchase the best supplies and services possible.
- Regulations: City and county regulations may affect your well’s construction and design. Depth, width, distance from other buildings, distance from sewer pipes, permits and required structural components are all examples of compliance issues with wells. You may need to pass an inspection, too. Reputable well contractors know these requirements, but it doesn’t hurt to review them yourself so you know what to expect.
Love Well & Pump Supply, LLC offers well services in Monroe, NC. We can install, repair and remediate wells so you can continue to enjoy your private water source. Call us today to schedule an assessment and plan your new well.
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