3 Reasons Why a Water Well Makes a Valuable Addition to Your Home
By cbergman@ortmandrilling.com (Admin)•15 Jan, 2018•0 Comments
Water wells are an increasingly popular option for household water provision. Around 15 million homes across the country use water from wells to provide their household usage. Water wells are used to gain access to underground water supplies that are contained in aquifers beneath the surface. This water is then pumped up and fed into a home's plumbing system to be used for drinking, bathing, cleaning, and gardening.
Like many homeowners, you may have been considering whether or not to add a water well to your property. If you're still undecided, then here are three enticing reasons why a water well will make a valuable addition to your home.
1. Save Money
The cost of using water from a municipal water supplier continues to climb across the country. In the past seven years, water rates have risen by an average of 50 percent and around a third of American households simply can't afford to pay their water bills. These increases aren't likely to slow down either, with experts predicting a continued rise over the coming years.
Installing a water well means you have your own supply of free water right in your own backyard. Although installing the system will involve some financial outlay, these costs will soon be recouped via a significant decrease in or the complete removal of your monthly water bill. The minor cost of maintaining your well is insignificant in comparison to paying for your water.
Even if you feel that you can comfortably pay your water bills, this is no guarantee that you will continue to able to do this. Price hikes or a change in your fiscal position may mean that buying water becomes unaffordable in future years. A water well is insurance against these circumstances should they arise.
2. Control Your Water Quality
The poor water quality of public water supplies across America is a very concerning issue. While not as extreme as the concerns faced by residents of Flint, Michigan, with the EPA announcing that 41 states had higher than acceptable concentrations of lead in their water. This is largely because the archaic and decaying water infrastructure that feeds the water to American homes.
Unlike public water supplies, water sourced from private water wells isn't regulated by the EPA in regards to quality. Instead, it's the homeowner's responsibility to ensure that their well water is safe and suitable for human consumption. Like many people, you might prefer to be in control of your water's safety and quality.
Monitoring your well water quality is easy with the right knowledge and set up. Opt for a well that's made using deep drilling. This means that your water comes from aquifers between 100 to 400 feet beneath the surface and is less likely to be contaminated. Also, add a filter to purify the water. Using water testing kits regularly will help you to detect and remove any possible contaminants.
2. Control Your Water Quality
Self-sufficient living was once the stronghold of preppers and Doomsday theorists. These days it's an increasingly common desire for average Americans who want more control over their home's environmental and financial impact. This is evident with the rise of sustainable and self-sufficient features such as solar power, rainwater tanks, and water wells.
If you'd like to find out more about adding a water well to your home, then contact the qualified team at Ortman Drilling & Water Services. We've been drilling wells and providing many other water services since 1922, and we can help you with any questions you may have about the drilling and setup process for your new water well.
