All about well water

Private well owners are responsible for the safety of their water. Unlike tap water sourced from a public utility, well water is not regulated or treated. You want to be assured that your drinking water is clean and safe.

Therefore, you should test your well water source annually for total and fecal coliform bacteria, nitrates, total dissolved solids, and pH levels. This is especially true if a natural disaster, seasonal changes, or extreme weather occurs, which can allow contaminants to enter your private well system.

Young children, older populations, and pregnant people can be most at risk of health issues by ingesting contaminated water. Yet, by detecting well water problems early, you can address these issues before they cause damage to your health or even your plumbing.