Warning Signs Your Well Needs Cleaning

For those who get their household’s water from a private well instead of a municipal or public source, their family’s supply of water for drinking, cleaning, bathing, and cooking is their responsibility. This means homeowners are responsible for maintaining their well system, including scheduling regular water well service from a reputable water well company in North Florida. If you know what warning signs indicate your well needs professional tending, you can avoid the hassle of having no running water or poor water quality.

Here, North Florida Water Systems Inc discusses the most common water problems in Florida that show your well needs cleaning. Contact us for more information about what to know about your water system and to schedule an appointment for complete water well installation, maintenance, and repair services.

Cloudly Or Colored Water

One of the most obvious warning signs is the color of your water. When it comes to discolored water, anything out of the norm is a cause for concern. If you turn on your tap and find your water is white and cloudy, yellow, rust-colored, or more, it’s time to contact North Florida Water Systems Inc. Cloudy or yellowed water could be due to organic and inorganic particle build-up in your well. A reddish-brown color could indicate an excess of iron, manganese, and other minerals in your water. If your water has a bluish-green hue, copper pipes in your house may be corroding. If your pipes are too far gone, you may need a new well system.

Foul Water Smell Or Taste

Along with its appearance, if there is any noticeable change in your well water’s taste or smell, contact a professional water treatment company right away. If your water has a metallic taste, your water could have a high concentration of iron and manganese. If your water smells like rotten eggs or sulfur, there might be decaying organic matter in the groundwater emitting hydrogen sulfide gasses. In any case, if your water smells or tastes off, its time to schedule well cleaning.

Low Water Pressure

There are several water well problems that can cause low water pressure or sputtering faucets, from a faulty fate to a leaking pressure tank. If you experience pressure issues, it could be due to a clog caused by iron bacteria build-up on the pump or well screen. When iron bacteria builds up in the pipe nipple that leads to the pressure switch it impedes upon its ability to accurately sense the pressure. Removing this build-up requires a water well cleanout with a specialized solution designed to remove the clog’s source. Before your need for well cleaning turns into a disaster requiring well repair or replacement, consult one of our well professionals today!

Increased Electricity Costs

An important indication of the need for a well cleanout may not necessarily show up in the water itself but, instead, on your monthly utility bill. A well that requires water well maintenance and cleaning may be more costly to operate than one in tip-top shape. A clogged well screen can reduce the flow of water into the well, which makes the pump work harder to supply water to your home. This can cause a hike in electrical costs, not to mention wear and tear on the pump. A faulty check valve in the well is another common cause of a high power bill. This can lead to short cycling, which allows water from the pressure tank to stream back down into the well and the water in your pressure tank to flow back into the well. This on-and-off cycling can cause the system to run 24/7, which means a higher electricity bill at the end of the month.

Presence Of Bacteria In Water

Annual or bi-annual water testing check ups are critical for homeowners with a private water well source. Professional water testing allows for prompt identification of safety issues with your water well. If your water well tests positive for the presence of disease-causing bacteria or any other harmful substances, such as fecal coliform, your well will require cleaning before your water is restored to a healthy condition. Possible contaminants include agricultural contamination, where contaminants from fertilizers, livestock waste, pesticides, or herbicides sprayed on nearby land filters into the groundwater that feeds your well.