If you have made the decision to transition your home from the municipal water system to well water independence, you're likely talking to a well-drilling contractor to iron out the final plans. However, many homeowners find themselves ill-informed when it comes to the well drilling process, so they don't always know what to ask, or what to consider, along the way. Here's a look at what you need to know as you embark on your home well installation adventure.
Will The Water Be Tested?
When you rely on municipal water, you don't usually have to worry about water quality or safety because municipal regulations require that the water be tested and treated consistently. However, when your home depends on well water, that independence also comes with a responsibility to test the water and ensure that it is safe.
In many cases, when the well is drilled, your well-drilling contractor will test the water for you to ensure that it is safe. While you're in the planning stages, you should ask your contractor about water testing. Find out if your contractor will include water testing or if you'll need to pay for that as a separate service.
The water test will tell you if there are any chemicals or heavy minerals present in the water. This is important to know so that you can install a filtration system or a water softener if necessary.
What Kind Of Preparation Should You Do?
You may need to do some preparations ahead of time before your well can be drilled. Your drilling contractor will evaluate the property to identify the best location for the well, and then provide you with any instructions for advanced preparations.
For example, they may ask that you clear a certain area of your yard to allow access for the drilling equipment. Additionally, you may need to remove plants or level the ground in that area. Make sure you understand exactly what you need to do before the contractor leaves.
Are There Any Soil Concerns?
As part of the process of finding the right well location, your drilling contractor will check the soil on the property in several different areas. Particularly rocky or clay-saturated soils may be concerning for the well structure. Make sure that you ask about any possible soil concerns so that you can address them or incorporate mitigation techniques during the well installation.
Talk with your drilling contractor about any other concerns you might have so that you can ensure that your well installation experience is a successful one.
For more information, contact a well drilling service in your area today.