How many of us want houses with a well? Yes, you heard that right. Houses with a well are not a common sight in big cities, but you will find a lot of houses having wells the moment you hit the countryside. Well, this is bound to bring back memories of an era gone by. Back in the early twentieth century, most of the houses had wells. Those were the days when people in the countryside owned private water wells. The idea behind having private water wells hovered around self-reliance. Back in those days, wells used to be dug for communities as well.
Nearly two decades into the 21st century, the number of houses with wells has declined quite considerably. Even those living in the countryside are not opting for houses with wells in the basement. Water is supplied to them through a network of pipelines. But people seem to be rekindling their love for houses with attached wells.
A simple reason behind the rising popularity of houses having wells is: you get 24×7 access to water. If you want to get a well dug in the basement, then contact Drill Service Ltd. They are here to put an end to all your worries related to drilling.
Moving on, if you have a house with a well, then you just need to be a bit careful.
Here are some points you can keep in mind in order to ensure safety:
Cover the well: Ah, this is the least you can do. Get a big wooden lid and cover the well. Not only will it keep contanimations at bay but will also keep the children safe and secure. Nobody wants children to get injured while playing around near the well. You can also have a few barriers in place as well in order to ensure everyone’s safety. Covering the well is important also because, by covering the well, you can reduce the possibility of contamination. In case the well is located outside the house, you need a lid to cover it.
You will need a water softener: Groundwater is hard (more or less). If you live in a region that contains abundant mineral deposits, then the groundwater found in and around the region is likely to be hard. Deposits of magnesium and calcium end up making the water hard. In case you are planning to use well water on a regular basis, then you will need to have a water softening system at your disposal. Not only the water quality, but the condition of the softening system also needs to be checked out on a regular basis.
Elements such as arsenic are found quite regularly in well water. There are chances that you might even end up finding some traces of radon. You need to get the well water checked before you start using it. Get it checked for bacteria and viruses ( the likes of E. coli and other viruses that might cause waterborne diseases).
A point to be noted: The quality of well water keeps changing quite frequently. Well, that is because different types and kinds of dust particles and contaminants. You need to get the water tested in order to ensure your family’s safety. The quality of well water cannot be taken for granted if you are using it for purposes, such as bathing.
All of these suggestions, tips and recommendations are going to go a long way in ensuring your family’s safety. Make sure you keep all of these things/points in mind if and when you are planning to put well water to use.
