Think of your water well the way you do appliances such as the furnace, refrigerator, and air conditioner—an integral part of the household that requires annual maintenance. Annual well inspections will alert you to potential and actual problems, so you can rectify and prevent them before they turn into huge, costly messes. If your water looks, tastes, or smells bad, schedule an emergency inspection in addition to yearly checks.

Here are five reasons annual well inspections are so important:

• Local & State Codes: Annual well inspections check sanitary conditions to ensure your water well is up to local and state codes. Checking your well’s sanitation is also a smart way to avoid contracting waterborne illnesses.
• Flow Test: Quality well inspections always include flow tests, or comprehensive tests that check the water level, pump motor, pressure switch contact and tank, and the overall water quality.
• Contaminant Sources: Checking for nearby contaminant sources is part of the process, such as water well proximity to septic systems, sheds containing fertilizers, fuel, and other chemicals, and areas where fertilizers, insecticides, and pesticides are used.
• Well Cover: Well cover checks are part of annual inspections, as properly sealed covers keep out snakes, insects, and other animals. Any animal that falls into a water well and drowns presents a serious health hazard.
• Contaminant Test: Inspections test for a wide array of contaminants, including nitrate and coliform bacteria strains, among others.

Schedule your next well inspection with the friendly experts at Mid Wisconsin Pump & Well. This premier well service is licensed and insured in both Wisconsin and Minnesota, maintaining a solid reputation for timely and affordable inspections, repairs, and cleanings. This locally owned and operated company has proudly provided service for over three decades. Call (608) 269-5178 to make an appointment, or visit the website for a free estimate.