5 Facts About Your Well Water You Need to Know

Ruan Marinho • Feb 16, 2021

If you have been considering installing a well system on your property, here are some facts you need to know:

1. Well Water Is Usually Hard 

Water is an excellent solvent. For that reason, groundwater often dissolves organic matter, and minerals in the soil and rocks. The most common minerals found in water are calcium and magnesium.


Unless your home is in an area where there’s no such minerals in the soil, most homes with a private well often require a water softening system installed. 



Think about a free water quality analysis to discover the correct solutions for improving your well water.

2. Well Water Can Cause Staining

If your water is high in iron, it can cause serious staining to your household fixtures such as toilets and sinks. Dull stains caused by hardness can also cause unwanted appearance to your glass and silverware. 



Although iron is not much of a health concern, it often gives your whites an orange tint that is difficult to get rid of, and also changes the taste of your water. 


You may need to install special iron filtration systems to curb that.

3. Well Water Must Be Tested Annually

To protect your household, test your well water at least once every year. The EPA advises that you test your well every year for E. coli and coliform bacteria. You should additionally test your well water for minerals such as iron, manganese, volatile organic compounds, nitrate levels (especially if you’re pregnant), radon and arsenic. If you notice an odor or color change to your water, it’s best to have it tested as well.

4. Wells Do Not Freeze

It’s easy to think that well water freezes but that is not likely. Well water and most components of the system are way below the frost line. However, pipe connections between your well and home may get affected by extreme temperatures. You can use foam insulation sleeves to insulate your pipes from the freezing. If you notice that your water pressure is low and are unable to thaw the frozen pipe, call a professional to fix the problem for you. They can also winterize the system for you to avoid further issues. 

5. Purifying Your Well Water Is Better than Buying Bottled Water

Well water is better for the environment. The bottle waste plus the cost of buying bottled water is not worth it. When you purify your tap water, you will not notice any difference between your tap water and bottled water. After all, over 25% of bottled water in the US is purified tap water. You will save money and the environment by filtering and purifying your household water.


Ready for your tap water testing and purification? At Mosman Well Works, our experts at our state-certified Clean Water Testing laboratory will help you out.

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