Well Maintenance
Upgrading an older system
Sometimes we get calls stating that everything is fine and has been fine for the last 40 years, but a new generation has moved into the country cabin and the pressure and volume isn’t enough to meet the younger folks needs. This happens a lot these days, and we take these issues seriously. Such was…
Read MoreBefore and After
(Note: We no longer sell well/pump covers) This was an upgrade to an older system, part of which I had installed way back in 1988! This was a GOULDS CJ5 convertible jet. The well is a shallow well approximately 45′ deep and 2″ in diameter. We were called out to make a repair to the…
Read MoreGROUNDWATER AWARENESS WEEK 2013
This week is Groundwater Awareness Week and the question is; Do you know where your water comes from? If you would like information about getting a private water well or more details about the well you already own, contact your local contractor. Also visit on the Web the National Well Owners’ Association at www.wellowner.org, the…
Read MoreTesting the Various Levels of Water Within a Well Bore
The Reason someone would be Testing the Various Levels of Water Within a Well Bore is to make sure the well has proper drawdown. Histories are created over time and valuable information gathered to create a nice bar graph of drawdown that will indicate drought effects on shallow wells. Sometimes a new pumping plan may…
Read MorePrivate water well inspection
How to conduct a private water well inspection is something I have done for years. For Real Estate transactions we try to make communications easy. We utilize Box.com to store pictures of the system, an inspection report generated on site, and an estimate for any repair, maintenance, or treatment system that may be needed. If…
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