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42 million people in the United States depend on wells to supply their households with water. When you have a residential well, you have to be careful about the microorganisms, chemicals, and compounds in the water to ensure that you don’t make yourself or your family ill.

This means consistent water testing and well maintenance. So what if during one of these routine tests you get a positive result for coliform bacteria?

In this article, we’re going to go over exactly what it means when well water tested positive for coliform, what coliform is, and how you can keep your water safe for consumption after a positive test. […]

While water wells are a cost-effective, environmentally-friendly option for homeowners, they come with some care.

Sometimes, a well pump will not hold pressure.

Luckily, there are ways to remedy that issue and keep your water flowing the way you need it to. Let’s talk about that. […]

If you live on a property with a private water supply, then you’ll understand the importance of periodic monitoring for water contamination.

If your well becomes contaminated, this leaves you without access to clean drinking water- which could cause a major inconvenience for your family. But with regular water monitoring and the recommended tests for coliform bacteria, this situation can be easily avoided.

However, if you find yourself in a pickle with a contaminated water system, here’s how to shock a well both quickly and efficiently. […]

Around 355 billion gallons of water are used every day by the millions of households in America. Many of those homes rely on well water.

There are more than 15 million households that depend on water from a private well in the USA. Well water, after all, is convenient, fresh, and a great resource for those living in more rural areas.

One big issue of having a private well is that if there’s a drought, any other issues with the aquifer, or a problem with the well itself, you lose access to water. When the well is running dry, there’s no flushing toilets, no showering, no cooking.

Don’t know what to do to prevent your well from running dry? We’ve got a guide on basic troubleshooting and how to keep the water flowing. […]