3 Warning Signs That Your Water Well Could Be Contaminated
Posted on: 9 April 2021
Dealing with issues of water well contamination in their earliest stages is extremely important as these issues can quickly spread, causing irreversible damage to your well and rendering the water in your home unsafe for use. Thankfully, there are a few early warning signs that can help to alert you to possible contamination issues so that you can react quickly. However, it is important to remember that while detecting these issues is a task that can often be completed on a do-it-yourself basis, correcting contamination issues is a task that is certainly best left to the professionals.
Changes In The Way Your Water Smells Or Looks
If your well water becomes contaminated with bacteria or other organic material, this contamination can drastically change the way your water looks and smells. If you note any differences in the color or smell of the water coming from your faucets, it is important to contact a water well contractor immediately to have your well inspected and your water supply tested. Taking this step is important even if the water seems to clear up after being allowed to run for a few minutes.
Cracks In Your Well Pump Cover
Cracks in your well pump cover or cap do not necessarily mean that your well water is contaminated. However, even small cracks in this cap can leave your water supply extremely vulnerable to contamination. This is because dirt, debris, insects, rodents, chemicals, and a wide range of other contaminants can enter your well through these cracks and eventually make their way down to the water table below. Acting as quickly as possible to repair these cracks will help to minimize the risk of contamination occurring. However even if you are able to repair the cracks right away, it is a good idea to get your water supply tested to ensure no contamination has taken place.
Puddling Around Well Site
Another warning sign that your well may have been compromised is the presence of standing water or puddles around the well site. This excessive groundwater can indicate a leak in your well. Just as with a cracked well pump cover, the presence of a leak does not necessarily mean that contamination has already occurred. However, if not corrected promptly, this type of damage to your well is almost certain to result in the contamination of your home's water supply. This type of contamination is especially dangerous since it will not only affect your home's water supply but result in ground contamination as well.
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