As a well owner, you are responsible for caring for your water well system. Spring is a perfect time to start your well maintenance, starting with well inspection.
Several times each year you should visually inspect your wellhead – checking the well covering and casing to make sure all are in good condition and that there are no cracks or other entry points for potential contamination.
It is recommended that your well is inspected every 5 years by a licensed well contractor. The inspection should include, but is not limited to, the following:
- the wellhead
- the pump
- storage tank
- pipes and valves
- water flow
If you have no inspection record and cannot determine the age of the well, have it inspected immediately by a licensed well contractor. To keep track of your well maintenance, you can utilize our Well Owner’s Manual which has a section for your well maintenance history. To view and download our WOM, click here.
For a list of licensed well contractors in your area, use our interactive map on our website. If you need help locating a licensed well contractor, contact the wellcare® Hotline at 888-395-1033.