Do You Have Well Water Source On Your Property?

 

Owning residential property can be exciting and a great investment. However, when you own a property, you quickly learn that the necessary utilities and bills can be very expensive. You might not realize that it costs money to have public or city water. This water bill can get quite expensive, especially if you run a lot of water or you have a pool or an irrigation system. You are responsible for paying the city for every unit of water that you use. You also might see an increase in your water bills if your plumbing or water systems are not up to date or have any leaks or cracks. The high cost of public water is why many people turn to seeking out private water sources on their property.

According to the CDC, over 15 million U.S. households rely on private, household wells for drinking water. Although many property owners may be aware of their well water sources and how to obtain water from them, some property owners may not even be fully aware of the water sources that they have on their property. Residential well water systems may be possible, but you will have to thoroughly look for the water well. Also, if you are to find residential well water systems on your property, it is likely that they will require some repair and some preparation to become a primary water source.

Property owners without residential well water systems may also have the ability to have a new well water source tapped into and built onto their property. A water well company who is experienced with drilling for water would be a great resource for this type of project. Approximately 500,000 new residential wells are constructed annually, according to NGWA estimates. The construction of these vitally needed water supply systems involves the use of more than 18,460 drilling machines by an estimated 8,085 groundwater contracting firms.

Although residential well water systems can provide many benefits to property owners, it is important to have a qualified well water company construct and prepare the well water system. It is important to test the water thoroughly prior to using it as a source of drinking water. Testing your groundwater is very important, the most common problem associated with ground water may be hardness, generally associated with an abundance of calcium and or magnesium dissolved in the water, and TDS levels above 1000 mg/L will usually yield poor tasting water. Proper installation and thorough testing of the water by a reputable and qualified well water company can prevent this and provide you with a clean, low cost source of fresh and healthy water.

It can also be beneficial to have a qualified company, because your well may need upkeep and repairs prior to becoming a source of fresh water. A shallow well, for example, may not be low enough into the ground to tap into fresh enough water. It may not tap into any water at all. Shallow well construction involves the deepening of the well, allowing it to access more sources of water, making the fresh water system process easier.

Owning a property means paying all of the necessary utilities that come with it. This includes water. Water can be very expensive, if you use it a lot or if you have any type of leak or crack in the plumbing lines. Many Americans are turning toward a private well water source of water, right from their own property. Your property may already have a well water source that can be built off of, or entirely new residential well water systems might need to be constructed. It is important to use a well water construction company that is experienced and knowledgeable. They are responsible for providing you with clean, refreshing water, after all.