Safety-focused guide to private well pump maintenance: PPE, electrical lockout, pressure-tank & switch checks, winterizing, water testing, routine checks, more.
Well Safety
How Do I Know If My Water Softener Is Safe For My Well?
Learn how to check if your water softener is safe for your well: identify system, manage brine discharge, test water, prevent contamination, follow local codes.
Well Safety
What Emergency Steps Should I Take If My Well Is Contaminated?
If your well is contaminated, act fast: stop using water, secure safe supply, test, disinfect, and call local health or well professionals.
Well Safety
Can Earthquakes Affect Water Well Safety?
Can earthquakes harm well water? Learn how quakes can damage or contaminate wells, signs to spot, testing and steps to protect your water.
Well Safety
What Are The Safest Materials For Well Casing?
Safest well casing: understand PVC, HDPE, steel and stainless to protect drinking water—compare corrosion, lifespan, seals, install, and care for homes & farms.
Well Safety
How Do I Prevent Fertilizer Runoff From Reaching My Well?
Learn how to prevent fertilizer runoff from contaminating your well: assess risk, use buffers & good practices, test water, and protect your drinking supply.
Well Safety
How Do I Test For Pesticides In Well Water?
Learn how to test your private well for pesticides: when to test, which labs and methods to use, sample collection, interpreting results, and treatment options.
Well Safety
How Do I Know If My Pressure Tank Is Safe?
Check if your pressure tank is safe: learn inspections, test air charge, spot leaks, corrosion or waterlogging, handle relief valves, and know when to call pro.
Well Safety
What’s The Safest Type Of Well Cap To Use?
Learn which well cap best protects your water: types, key safety features, installation tips, maintenance and code considerations to prevent contamination now.
Well Safety
How Do I Prevent Fuel Spills From Entering My Well?
How to keep gasoline, diesel and heating oil from polluting your well: site selection, tank care, containment, testing, monitoring, and emergency response steps