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
Why Is Your Well Water Pressure So Low?
Owning a private well comes with a lot of wonderful advantages, but one downside is that you're more likely to run into low water pressure issues than people who are on municipal water systems. But no need to worry. In today's blog post, we'll take a look at a handful of possible reasons you're not
Hard Well Water? We Can Help
If your well is producing hard water, then you're probably noticing increased rust stains and mineral deposits on your bathtub, sink, and other plumbing fixtures. You may also be having trouble getting your soaps and detergents to create suds, and your well water doesn't taste all that great,
How It Works: Geothermal Heat
Did you know that Goold Wells & Pumps does more than water well drilling? We also do geothermal drilling for heating and cooling systems! We use our drilling expertise and high-power equipment to drill into the earth, install piping underground, and hook it up to your home's heating and cooling
What Should You Test Your Well Water For?
Owning a private water well comes with serious responsibilities, not the least of which is annual testing. As a property owner in New York State, it's your responsibility to test your well water every year and ensure it's safe for consumption. With that said, many well owners remain
Private Well Maintenance 101
Are you new to owning a private water well? If you're used to public water and sewer lines, then you may not be aware of how much upkeep a private water well requires. That's why we're putting together this brief overview of well maintenance. Let it be your starter guide to well ownership.