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Why Does My Well Water Pressure Keep Dropping?
When your Santa Fe home well water pressure drops, your sinks do not rinse out after you brush your teeth or shave or wash your dishes to name just a few. These are just a few of the frustrations you’ll experience when your water pressure is too low. While dealing with low water pressure is…
Read MoreHow Can I Protect My Water Well from Contamination and Bacteria?
Owning a well can leave you asking if your water is safe to drink. Follow these tips to help protect your well water from bacteria and other contaminants. Know Where Your Well Is Located On Your Property Your well will be identified by the 4- to 8-inch diameter metal pipe (known as a casing) that…
Read MoreCan a Residential Well Run Dry?
Picture going into your kitchen to make a cup of tea in the morning, only to learn you have no water. Even worse, you go to take a shower, and there’s no water at the showerhead. If you use a well, this can be tough. Life without water is hard. Luckily, you can take steps…
Read MoreWhat’s the Best Way to Protect My Wellhead?
Most of a typical water well is constructed underground. But, there is one critical component that sits atop the ground. Today, we will get to know the wellhead a bit better and understand how to protect and maintain one of the most important components of your well. What is a Wellhead? Much like your head…
Read MoreWhat Basic Facts Do I Need to Know About Water Well Maintenance?
Approximately 43 million people in the United States use well water to drink in their homes. Some homeowners choose well water in order to stay off of municipal water supplies, particularly in areas where connection to a city water supply is cost prohibitive or not an option. Though others may inherit a well when they…
Read MoreHow Can I Tell How Long My Well Pump Will Continue Working?
The well pump is arguably the most critical element of your water system as it is how you receive a steady supply of water from your well to your home or farm. But, as with any mechanical device, a well pump does not last forever. Understanding what your life expectancy is and how to prolong…
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