Caring For Your Well’s Pump

Every house has to be connected to a water system.  The water system a house is connect to is almost always part of the municipal water supply, though some houses have plumbing systems that are connected to additional sources of water.  For instance, some homes release their waste water into an underground septic sewer system.  Other homes get their drinking water from a well on their property.  Underground Wells in Greenfield contain groundwater that comes up from underground water sources.  A pump inside the well draws the well water up to the house for the family to use.  Well water is a clean, wonderful alternative to municipal water that many people enjoy every day.

Most people who live in cities aren’t aware that there are many homes today that still rely on well water for their daily water needs.  Farms, ranches, and countless homes in rural areas have been using underground wells for generations.  Wells in Greenfield require very little upkeep though because a pump is required to draw the water up from the ground, a little bit of routine maintenance will be necessary. 

When a plumber arrives to service a ground well’s pump, they will first examine the pump for any physical damage to the parts and then look for mineral deposits forming on the mechanism.  Because the water pump is located in a quiet space, there’s a good chance that it will have sustained little damage between service appointments.  Damage can be caused by rocks or earth falling onto the pump from above, water seeping in and causing parts to rust, or the gradual wearing out of the moving components.  Any stoppers, hoses, or similar components made of rubber or plastic also have to closely checked.  These components will degrade over time which can seriously affect the proper function of any well on your property.

Mineral deposits can also affect Wells in Greenfield.  All groundwater will have a combination of trace minerals; these minerals add a characteristic flavor to the water that many people find pleasing.  However, the downside to the high mineral content is the trouble it can occasionally cause to mechanical items.  Calcium and magnesium in particular can gradually accumulate on the pump, even on the inside.  If any part of the pump is underwater for a time, then the mineral deposits can start to develop on the inside, as well.  It doesn’t take much effort to remove these deposits, though it should be done on a regular basis.