How Do You Troubleshoot A Home Well Water System?
Troubleshooting your home well water system is an easy process when you break down your water problems into symptoms and then research to find the cure. Most water symptoms are traced back to only a few simple causes — some more costly than others. If your well was properly constructed by a licensed contractor, then it’s likely the problems you are experiencing can be solved with simple and inexpensive measures such as testing or shocking. Make a list of water symptoms. Common symptoms include reduced flow to the house, the appearance of sediment in the water, any change in water quality such as odor or taste, and spurting fixtures that yield discolored water. Match your water symptoms with possible causes. Reduced water yield is attributed to several factors: low water table, incrustation buildup on the casing and screens, overpumping or poor construction. The presence of sediment in your water can mean your casing is failing, there is corrosion present, you are overpumping the well
