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 incredibly scary and important decision in your life, but for so many it can be so rewarding and exciting!
What’s the Difference?
The difference between a municipal water system (otherwise known as a city water system) and a private water system (otherwise known as a well system), is pretty simple. Being a part of a municipal water system means that your water is maintained and dispensed by your city’s water supply. When you have a private water system, that means you are in charge of your water supplies maintenance, and you have a private well on your property. To learn even more about the differences in these water system options, click here.
Construction
The largest part of transitioning from municipal water to well water is the construction of your new well. Getting a good team of well constructors is imperative in making sure the process goes smoothly. These contractors will work with you to determine the appropriate size, depth, and location of your well, in addition to the type of well you’d like. There’s a few different well types to choose from, but no matter the type, the placement of your well is incredibly important, as it needs to be a good distance from any buildings or hazards. A submersible well pump is then installed in the well and works with a pressure tank to bring your water through your pipes to your home.
Well Maintenance
Once your well is built, your new water system will require a bit more care on your end than your municipal water supply ever did. Unlike municipal supplies, your well water needs to be treated and filtered in your home before use. This can be straight from the well itself, or via your faucet, but drinking unfiltered and untreated well water can be incredibly dangerous, and can hold any number of bacteria, viruses, mold, and other contaminants. Yearly or biyearly well water testing is necessary to continue to maintain the health and safety of your well.
Do Your Research
It’s important to really do your research beforehand and be sure in your decision to switch. Finding and working with qualified and knowledgeable well contractors that you trust will help ease your transition and worries in the process. We know that switching something as important as your water supply can be an incredibly frustrating and worrying process, which is why we take it so seriously. These are things we see every day, but to our clients, these are often life changing decisions that need to be handled with great care.
At Faulstick Plumbing, we specialize in installs, repairs, and inspections for all of your well, water, and plumbing needs. Our family-owned and operated business has built a reputation as the best-doing things the right way with the customer in mind, every time. Give us a call at 570-992-0447 to discuss your needs today!
