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While many homeowners receive fresh, clean water from the municipal water supply, others live out of range of that system, leaving them to rely on other means to get the water they need. In these instances, residential water wells provide a steady supply of fresh water without tapping into the city’s water supply or reservoir. However, if you’ve never owned a home with a well or are considering purchasing land where a well drilling service will need to install a well system, you may have some lingering concerns.

3 Water Well Drilling Myths Debunked

1. Water Wells Dry Up Quickly

Most properly installed wells are drilled deep into the underground aquifer or underground stream to obtain a steady and reliable supply of fresh water. In most instances, these aquifers are constantly receiving a renewed supply of water, making the risk of a dry well relatively small. In periods of extreme drought or dry spells, it is possible for an aquifer to dry up. However, if the well does stop producing water, your well drilling team can install a new system on your property.

2. There Are Contaminants in the Water

Well DrillingWhile water quality will always be a concern, most residential wells produce perfectly clean water free of many of the harmful contaminants only partially filtered out in the municipal water supply. Soil and sand naturally remove harmful bacteria and waste contaminants that make water unsafe. When bolstered by an additional filtration system, your well pumps will bring up water that’s cleaner and better tasting than most city-provided water.

3. Wells Are Less Reliable Than the Municipal Water Supply

Many first-time well owners are under the misconception that water wells break down frequently. While this may be true if you neglect routine maintenance, most wells and well pumps last for many years, providing a reliable supply of water to your home. As long as you take the time to schedule routine maintenance with your well drilling contractor and address repair issues as soon as they pop up, you’ll be able to rely on your well just as much as city-dwellers rely on a municipal water supply.

 

If you’re looking for a water well drilling specialist to install a new well on your property, look no further than Frederick Drilling Co. & Sons in Tylersburg, PA. Their experienced team will help you with everything from installation to routine maintenance and well cleaning. Learn more about their services online and call (814) 744-8581 to schedule an appointment today.

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