Owning a water well provides many benefits to the owner. However, in order to reap these benefits consistently, you must maintain your well. Understanding some basics of maintenance for wells will help keep your water clean and flowing for years to come.

Let the Professionals Service Your Well

Many people who own wells are also DIY aficionados. While it's admirable to try to tackle projects and problems on your own, wells should be left to the professionals. An unfortunate truth is that when well owners try to service their wells, they typically make any problems worse.

Working with a qualified water well professional is recommended. These professionals provide all of their own specialized equipment and materials that make water well maintenance safe and reliable. Additionally, they bring their years of experience and specialized techniques to keep the well safe.

Look for a professional that is licensed to perform maintenance on wells. Typically, licenses are provided by the state. Ask for a copy of their licensed before you allow them to begin working on your well. Additionally, ask them if they provide a guarantee for their work.

Don't Wait for Problems to Arise

Preventative maintenance is key when it comes to wells. It's common for a small problem to go unnoticed, since it's not disrupting the functionality of the well. Then, one day, the small problem becomes a large problem, and large problems can be expensive.

Think of your well as an automobile. You take your automobile in for tune-ups and oil changes regularly. You should also have a professional come out to look at your well regularly. They will know exactly what problems to look, be equipped to fix them and ensure ongoing service.

Best Practices for Well Maintenance

You can increase the lifespan of your well an ensure that it's producing safe drinking water by abiding by the following best practices:

• Check the well cover cap to ensure it is great condition
• Keep all hazardous chemicals, like motor oil, pesticides and fertilizer, away from your well
• Schedule an annual maintenance checkup with a qualify professional in your area
• Employ licensed water well drillers and pump installers during construction and ongoing maintenance checkups
• Keep records of all the maintenance you've had done to your well
• Test your water regularly, or have a professional test your water

Water well maintenance will help extend the lifespan of your well equipment. It will also allow you to continually enjoy fresh, clean well water.