Category: Well Pumps
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
The Importance Of Hiring An Experienced Well Pump Repair Contractor
Most of us don’t think about whether or not their well pump service provider knows what they are doing. It’s easy to assume they do. When you have a well installed or repaired on your property, it’s possible for the water to get contaminated during service. Let Advanced Pump Services give you some tips.
As the well is installed, sediments and contaminants from the soil can fall into the water reservoir below. Once this happens, the water could be contaminated with bacteria. Also, contaminated drill tools or casing pipe could pose a problem. The last thing anyone wants is to get ill from drinking their well water.
The most common type of repair for a well is pump repair. The pump will only last so long and has to be replaced. They generally last up to 15 years if used moderately. Your Florida well pump service provider will help you with repairs. Just make sure they know what they’re doing or you could wind up sick.
Improperly Installed Or Repaired Wells Can Cause Illness
It is possible for a septic line to backup into the freshwater system, which is called backflow. Backflow preventers will keep this from occurring in the event the septic system experiences a backup. It keeps the fresh water lines safe from sewage waste.
Drinking sewage contaminated water poses a serious health risk. Hepatitis, dysentery, cramps, nausea, and diarrhea are common. Exposure to sewer gasses can cause nostril discomfort, light-headedness, and nausea. This is why it is imperative that you know what you are doing when installing or repairing a well. It’s always best to leave it up to your Florida well service provider.
There are a lot of details that go into designing and installing a well. Everything has to be planned out in detail which includes installing the fresh water pipes into the existing plumbing system. Major complications can occur if it is not done right.
Water Treatment Service For Wells
Having your well treated both chemically and with a filtration process is important. This is the best way to ensure that your water is safe to use in the home. Professionals may use different methods, but we use both to make it more acceptable for daily use.
This is a good process to use after repairing a well pump. It’s important to disinfect the well water anytime the system has been opened and exposed. Otherwise, bacteria and contaminants could make their way into your drinking, cleaning, and bathing water.
