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Buying A Home With a Water Well and Well Pump

Having a well pump and water well included in a home purchase increases the degree of difficulty of the process.

Buying a home is hard enough without having to concern yourself with a water well, well pumps and the systems needed to provide a steady flow of clean and safe water. However, if you’re unfamiliar with well water systems, buying a home drawing water from a water well can be intimidating.

The good news is managing a water well and well pump system is possible if you understand the basics. And of course, having a professional plumber to call if problems arise is always a good thing. Below are some important guidelines to use  when buying a home with a water well.

Get Familiar With Common Water Well Issues

Are you familiar with what hard water is? Or, do you know what a shallow well is? Depending on where your home is located, there may be a number water well issues that can arise. artesian wells, also known as Bedrock wells, draw water from cracks in the bedrock deep underground. They commonly draw water containing dissolved minerals and metals. Hard water is the most likely problem with bedrock well water. However, arsenic and radon contamination can also cause problems for homeowners.

Shallow wells draw groundwater into the home and are far more susceptible to bacterial contamination than bedrock wells. Shallow wells may also be at risk for contamination from pesticides and other contaminants seeping into groundwater from nearby farms, highways or industrial sites. Shallow wells are much less likely to have hard water problems or other mineral and metal contamination.

Signs of Water Well Problems in Middleton WI

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

Identifying possible well water problems in the house you are purchasing can help prevent issues when closing time comes. In Wisconsin, sellers are required to disclose accurate information about water well and pump systems and septic systems. Disclosure includes the date of the most recent water tests and the results. Some mortgage companies may require it, however water well tests are not required by law in Wisconsin. The result is the available test results may not be very recent..

Be sure to inspect water fixtures in the home for crusting and build up, often indicating untreated hard water. Additionally, look water system components inside and outside the home. If you see obvious damage such as corrosion and leaking, there is a good chance problems exist. Consider the following possibilities –

Water Well And Home Age

Old homes can potentially mean old water wells in Middleton WI. If a home has a water well older than 30 years, it may be approaching the end of its life. Closely inspect the water well system and water quality before making your offer.

Drainage Problems

Wet and poorly drained soil can cause issues with septic systems and in turn cause groundwater contamination. If house uses water from a dug well (shallow well) and the surrounding ground has poor drainage, test for bacteria and other contaminants in the water.

Location And Soil

Be sure to ask these questions before making an offer on the home.

Is the house in an area known for high levels of radon in bedrock well water?

Is the dug well located downhill from a possible contamination source?

Do you know if the water well have been tested recently for bacteria, arsenic, heavy metals or other contaminants.

Be sure to review the publication Ground Water and the Rural Homeowner.

Testing is the only way to determine if well water is contaminated. To ensure reliable results, testing should be done by a reputable lab. Sauk Plains Plumbing and Pumps provides water testing advice and assistance. Our professionally trained staff can help homeowners collect samples, interpret results and review options available on home water treatment systems should contaminants be found.

Water Well and Well Pump Pros In Middleton WI

The plumbing professionals at Sauk Plains Plumbing and Pumps are always ready to assist with water quality issues and well pump systems for your home. Our goal is to keep your water flowing and to help you provide clean, healthy water for your family.

Sauk Plains Plumbing and Pumps are expert at installing and servicing water well pumps in Dane County and providing complete plumbing and well pump service in Cross Plains WI, Waunakee, Madison, Black Earth, Mount Horeb, Verona, Fitchburg and Middleton WI.

Call Sauk Plains Plumbing and Pumps at 608-798-2121 or email us for more information water wells and well pumps in Middleton WI.

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