You probably don't give much thought to your well's check valve, do you? While the check valve isn't necessarily the hero of the well system, it still plays a vital role in regulating water pressure and giving you reliable delivery of water from your taps. As a result, when your check valve
“How Did My Well Water Get Contaminated?”
So, you got your routine water well testing done, and your results came back "unsafe." How? Unfortunately, many homeowners don't realize there are countless ways in which well water can become contaminated. Most of them have nothing to do with negligence or poor hygiene—they just happen
DIY Water Test Kits: What You Need to Know
As a private well owner, you always want to be aware of what's in your well water. After all, the health and safety of your family are dependent on having clean, contaminant-free drinking water. That's why annual well water testing is recommended by the EPA and the vast majority of professional well
The 6 Parts of a Water Well Every Well Owner Should Know About
As a private well owner, it's your responsibility to understand how your well works. That means you have to at least know what the main components of your well are and what they do. Having this basic knowledge will empower you to make smarter decisions regarding testing, filtration, and maintenance.
How to Pick the Best Water Filter for Your Private Well
Well water filters are not universal. When you want to improve your well water quality, you have to install a filter that's designed to address your specific concerns. That means you must 1.) understand the underlying cause of your water quality issues, and 2.) know which type of filter will
Could You Benefit From Hydrofracking?
Fracking is a scary word for some people because of its association with certain oil mining practices—but hydrofracking for well water is nothing to be afraid of! When you perform hydrofracking for well water, you're doing it to find untapped groundwater so you can increase your well's water