Millions of people around the country use well water in their homes. In most cases, this water is perfectly fine to use. However, sometimes, contaminants can get into your well water and cause issues. Below are some common issues that users of well water may face and how those issues are typically handled.
High Fluoride Levels
Fluoride is found in most water systems throughout the country. At low levels, fluoride is actually beneficial to your health by keeping your teeth strong. But sometimes, the fluoride levels can rise and cause some issues, such as stains on your teeth.
If you want to test your fluoride levels, contact a well water service team. Should they find increased levels of fluoride, you can install a reverse osmosis filtration system to mitigate the effects.
One problem that any home can face — not just users of well water — is that of hard water. Hard water occurs when you have higher levels of magnesium and calcium in your water. When you have hard water, you may notice problems such as low water pressure, stained sinks, scale buildup on the faucets, and dry skin.
To get rid of hard water, a well water specialist will add a water softener to your water filtration system. You can choose to either use a traditional salt-based system or a greener, salt-free alternative. If you suspect you have hard water, call for treatment soon to extend the life of your appliances.
A less common problem is that of acidic water. This can happen when runoff from mines and plant decomposition drops your water's pH levels below 7.0Ph. If you have acidic water, you may notice some cloudiness in the water, leaks in your pipes, or a metallic taste to your drinking water. To solve this issue, a well water specialist may install an acid-neutralizing filter to eliminate the acid from your water.
High Levels of Fecal Bacteria
Bacteria can infiltrate your well water through agricultural runoff or cracks in the walls of your well. If this happens, you and your family may experience illnesses or notice an odor to your water. Treat bacteria entering into your water as quickly as possible to limit the negative health effects. Call a well water servicing team, and have them shock your well water with chlorine to kill the bacteria.
Finally, a broken pump in your well will be noticeable in a few ways. You may receive no water flow at all to your home, or the pressure from the flow may be very weak. Another common sign of a broken well water pump is if the pump does not stop running.
When you call in a well servicing team, they will run a few tests to determine the exact cause of the problem. They will check your circuit panel, the pressure gauge on the pump, and the lines connected to the pump. Depending on the problem, they may recommend either replacing the pump, repairing some of the lines, or simply switching your circuit breaker back on.
Take Care of Well Water Issues Quickly
No matter what kind of issue you have, you should have it looked at sooner rather than later. Doing so could improve your health, save your appliances, and reduce your home utility bills.
To have an expert team come to your North Carolina home and inspect your well water system, please contact us
today for more information. We would be happy to schedule an appointment to come to your home or answer any questions you may have. We look forward to hearing from you.
