Many of us don't remember much of what we learned in eighth-grade earth science class. One of those long-forgotten subjects is the water table—more specifically, what it is and how it relates to our daily lives. But considering how the water table directly impacts private water wells, we're
Drilling a New Well? First, Don’t Overlook These Three Factors
You don't need to be an expert well contractor to know that you can't just start drilling into the earth without a design plan. But, for most laymen, it's unclear exactly what factors are considered when designing a well. That's why we wanted to shed a little light on the subject in this blog
Do You Have One of These Nine Common Well Casing Problems?
Getting your private well inspected annually is vital to the functionality, healthfulness, and longevity of your well. And one component of your system that you absolutely should not overlook during inspection is your well casing. By discovering any potential well casing problems in a timely
When Insects Invade Your Private Well, Do This
Did your most recent well inspection uncover the presence of insects? Bad news. Whether your well casing is too close to the ground, your well cap is missing or broken, or there's a bad weld at the seam of your well casing, there's an endless list of defects that insects can exploit to find
What to Expect During Your Well Inspection
Trying to prepare for your upcoming well inspection? Whether this is your first time getting a well inspection or you just haven't done one in a while, it's smart to familiarize yourself with the process before your appointment. That's why Goold Wells & Pumps has put together this quick and easy
Here’s What Can Happen When Your Well’s Check Valve Fails
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