Your artesian well maintenance

August 24, 2015

Artesian wells do not generally require much maintenance. However, pay attention to any changes that may occur to water quality. The color, texture, taste, or smell may have changed and signify the presence of bacteria in the water… or not! Your water can have an unusual smell to it while being entirely drinkable. Do not however wait for the water to deteriorate to this point before acting!

You can from time to time check the following points to ensure water quality:

• The absence of animals or dead leaves around your well
• The absence of debris on the water surface in the well
• The absence of stagnant water close to your well
• The absence of punctures in the pipes that might let surface water or residue enter your well
• The blow-hole is clear of any obstruction
• Avoid any liquid or rubbish to be drained into the well
• Do not use pesticides or fertilizer on the land in the area close to the well
• Avoid flushing chemical products such as oil, solvants, paint, etc. down the toilets

We recommend a twice a year chlorination of the well to avoid bacteria developing in it. We also recommend that you have the water tested at least once a year by a certified laboratory, since bacteria can be present in the water without any obvious signs.

Keep in mind however that water analysis alone does not guarantee the quality of your drinking water. Besides the analyses, you hava to regularly check on the points mentioned above and correct any deficiency as needed.

For any questions regarding your artesian well, contact us and our team will be more than happy to answer your query.