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Frequently Asked Questions About Wells
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Municipal water systems are incredibly dependable. You turn on the faucet and the water is always there. But a well can be fickle. It requires some attention and maintenance. Also, a well can be out of service for days while a pump is replaced or during a power outage if you don’t have a backup generator. Here’s a collection of answers to our most often asked questions about wells:
• Why does my well pump turn on and off every time I use water?
• Does a homeowner need a permit to drill a water well on their property in Florida?
• What is the blue dumbbell-shaped tank at the well equipment?
• Is a high iron level in well water a health hazard?
• How often should a well be disinfected?
• What is the tank marked "potassium permanganate" in the water treatment system for?
• Does an abandoned well need to be capped or removed?
• What size generator do I need to run my submersible well pump?
• Should I test my well water for arsenic?
• What is the danger of radon in well water?
• Why would a well need to have a chlorinator/dechlorinator system?
• What is the required water testing for an FHA, VA, or USDA mortgage application?
• What are the pros and cons of steel versus PVC for well construction?
• What is the average life expectancy of a well?
• What is the average life expectancy of a well pump?
• Should I buy a house with a well?
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