3 Tips for Well Maintenance in The Winter Months

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3 Tips for Well Maintenance in The Winter Months

Ruan Marinho • Dec 31, 2020

As the climate continues to change, winters are becoming particularly harsh. Winter storms in some places cause millions of dollars in damages and people who rely on wells for their supply of water often have to deal with bigger problems during the winter months.

Do you depend on a well for your domestic water supply? With a few tips, tricks, and investment, you can do away with all your well winter problems. Here are three things you can do:

1. Preventive Maintenance Goes a Long Way

Like everything else of value, your well is a resource that must be well maintained to prolong its life and minimize damage during winter. Schedule routine maintenance, particularly ahead of winter, because the cold weather freezes the ground and upsets underground structures.

You can do the maintenance yourself. The routine maintenance may include:

Visual inspection of all equipment, and in particular the well casing and well cap
Ensuring that the soil or land around the well slopes away from the wellhead. This is to prevent the debris from getting into the well
Keeping all water contaminants away from the well. These include fertilizer, pesticides, motor oil, among others.
Servicing the pump and monitoring water pressure in the pipes.

2. Prepare for Common Winter Well Water Problems

Even with regular servicing of the well, it is good to be ready for common problems that arise in the winter. It will help you watch out for early signs of danger and prepare for any eventuality.

Frozen pipes: During the harshest winter months, when the ground freezes, it may cause water pipes to freeze as well.
Pump problems: Underground pumps are typically Safe from winter weather. However, when a pump is not serviced correctly, it is more likely to break down during winter.
Power Loss: Power outages caused by winter storms can mean no water in the taps for some homeowners

3. Talk to A Professional

Whether you prepare for it or not, the winter months can take a toll on your resources if you rely on a well. It is recommended that you get a professional well plumbing company to analyze your specific needs depending on where you live and advise a way forward. At Mosman Well Works, we will ensure that your family does not go without water during the cold months.

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