If you have dug and built your own water well in your
property, you may encounter a few problems now and then. Most of these problems
are usually due to equipment failure, aquifer depletion and improper
construction among other factors. Being able to correctly identify the problem
can lead to a quick solution instead of abandoning the well like most people
often do. The following are some of the common problems that you may find.
Pump power connection
Have you ever been at your wits end trying to figure out why
an appliance is not working only to realize that it is not plugged in? Sometimes
the main reason why the pump is not working and there is no water coming out of
your taps is because of lack of power running to the water pump. Checking the
pumps power connection is the first step in the troubleshooting process.
Drop in the water level
Sometimes, prolonged dry weather can cause a drop in the
wells water level. Some of the signs of doubt include murky, muddy or a change
in the taste of water from your well. You may also notice your faucets
sputtering and spitting instead of running like normal. In such cases, you may
need to change the pump position or wait until the water level goes back to
normal.
Water pump in the wrong spot
If the water pump cannot reach the right depth inside the
well, it will not be able to reliably deliver water to your faucets. The pump
should be installed deep enough to ensure that in case the water level drops,
it will still be able to draw water from the well. So when the water is below
the depth that the pump reaches, the pump will be drawing air instead of water.
You need a technician to adjust the pump level.
Your pump is too small
Another reason why you are not getting enough water from
your faucets is a small pump capacity with too many outlets. If you are using
water for irrigation and other activities that demand a large output, you will
need to get a bigger water pump.
Well design and construction
You should always work with a licensed well contractor when
constructing a new well. Otherwise you will have problems related to poor well
design and construction. In cases of poor well construction, you will notice
sediments in your water, damage to the pumping system or a reduced yield in the
output. You may need to construct a new well if the poor design cannot be
salvaged.
Incomplete well development
Well development at the end of the well digging process is
necessary to ensure it functions at maximum efficiency. All the drilling mud
and borehole cuttings may partially block the aquifer. If this material is not
removed by a licensed well contractor, the water will not freely enter the well
and you may never get a steady stream of clean water from your faucets.
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