Compare private wells vs. municipal water: sources, costs, quality, testing, maintenance, risks and reliability to choose the best fit for your home and budget.
Well Safety
What Should I Do If My Well Water Turns Cloudy?
Learn why your well water turns cloudy, how to check for air, sediment, bacteria or minerals, what tests to order, immediate steps, and when to call a pro.…
Well Owner Resources
How Do I Know If My Well Water Is Safe To Drink?
Learn how to test and interpret results for private well water, common contaminants to watch for, testing frequency, and steps to fix contamination.
Well Safety
What Is The Safe Lifespan Of A Residential Water Well?
How long can a residential water well safely last? Learn lifespan ranges, key factors, warning signs, maintenance tips, and when to rehab or replace, and costs.
Well Safety
How Do I Keep Rodents And Insects Out Of My Well?
Protect your well water: inspect caps, seal gaps, screen vents, improve drainage, remove habitat, use exclusion, and test & shock-chlorinate as needed.
Well Owner Resources
How Do I Measure Water Quality In My Well?
Find out how to test and interpret your well water: what to sample, when to test, proper sampling steps, DIY vs certified labs, and treatment options for safety
Well Safety
How Do I Safely Shock My Well?
Learn to safely shock your well to maintain clean water. Follow our guide for proper chlorination and when to seek professional help for your water supply.
Well Safety
How Can I Prevent Algae Growth In My Well System?
Prevent algae growth in your well system: learn signs, causes, DIY cleaning, shock chlorination, and long-term fixes to protect water quality.
Well Owner Resources
What Are The Advantages Of Geothermal Wells?
Geothermal wells offer efficient heating, cooling and power, lower emissions, stable costs, long life, small surface footprint and local job creation worldwide.
Well Safety
What Is The Danger Of Hydrogen Sulfide In Well Water?
Discover the risks of hydrogen sulfide in well water. Learn about its sources, health impacts, and how to detect & mitigate this smelly, potentially harmful gas.