Well Water

Routine Care Task

Inspect well and pump

Proper maintenance of your well and periodic testing of the water ensures the water remains safe for healthy consumption.

Priority

Timing: April (yearly)

NOTE: The tasks and timings shown here for your Well Water are based on a single-family home located in Massachusetts with a default set of home care goals and priorities.

If you setup your Home-Wizard personal home manager for a different location with different home care goals, your recommended home care program can have different tasks and timings for your {home feature}.

How To

Inspection should include the following tasks:

Well cap: Ensure that the well cap is securely in place and watertight.

Well casing: Joints, cracks, and connections in the well casing should be sealed.

Pump: The well pump should be serviced in accordance with your manufacturer's recommendation.

Pipes: Pipes should be inspected for signs of leaking or cracks.

Surface drainage: Surface drainage should flow away from the well casing, and surface water should not be allowed to collect near the well. The well should not be located downhill from any source of pollution.