What to do About Microorganisms in Your Well Water
We know that you know the importance of regular well water testing. But what happens when your test results come back, and they aren’t what you were expecting? Or, more commonly, what do you do if your family all suddenly fall ill at the same time? Well Testing The thing about well water…
Transitioning From Municipal to Well Water
Many people find that they want to take more control over their water system, whether it be for health reasons, financial reasons, or security reasons. But what happens when you choose to leave the municipal water system and transition to a private well system? What should you expect in this process? It can be an…
Why is My Well Water Brown?
Nothing is more alarming than starting dinner and turning on the tap to fill a pot for pasta night, then to find dark, coffee colored water falling out and abruptly ending your pasta dreams. The open jar of sauce on your counter now looks forward to a week of cold in the back of the…
Well Water Filter Tips and Tricks
Well owners are often advised to use a filtration system to help treat their water before it ever reaches their cup. A water filter is the only way, aside from boiling your water, to ensure that your water is free of contaminants and excess minerals. So, it should come as no surprise that the majority…
The Real Cost of Well Water
For many home owners, the idea of well water may sound like a dream- for others, well ownership may sound like a nightmare. Well ownership can gift you with many incredible benefits, but of course, everything comes at a cost- cost of your money, cost of your time, and cost of your safety. For better…
Well Water Treatment 101
Imagine turning on the tap, expecting a clear stream to flow down, only to instead see rusty orange liquid falling from the spicket. This is the outcome of improper well maintenance. The most basic requirement of well maintenance is water treatment. Without proper treatment, well water can become contaminated, look, smell and taste bad, or…