Is your well water brown or rusty red in color? It may indicate high concentrations of iron in your water. Iron is one of the earth’s most plentiful resources, making up at least five percent of the earth’s crust. When rainfall seeps through the soil, the iron in the earth’s surface dissolves, causing it to …
How deep should my well be? It is nearly impossible to know the ideal depth of a well before you install it. If you have neighbors, learning the depth of their wells and the corresponding water quality may give you a better understanding of where your new well’s depth will land at. A good rule …
Well drilling in Wisconsin has had well regulations since 1936, and today is recognized as a national leader in well protection. NR 812, Wis. Adm. Code, is the state Well and Pump Code administered by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The Well and Pump Code is based on the sound premise that if a …
A drilled well is not as complicated as one might think. When the kitchen faucet is opened, water will be pushed through from the pressure tank where water is stored. When the water line pressure drops below 40 pounds (typically) then the pressure switch will engage and send power to the submersible pump. Well water …
