Water well cleaning

Sediment and deposits can affect water clarity and well performance. Cleaning is selected according to the well condition.

A well left uncleaned for years can accumulate silt, deposits and biological contamination. Cleaning includes removing water and deposited material from the bottom and walls, washing the casing and screens, and, where indicated, disinfecting with products approved for drinking-water installations.

We recommend discussing a full clean every few years or whenever the water changes taste, smell or clarity. After treatment, the well is left for the appropriate contact time and pumped until the water clears. Laboratory testing is required to establish drinking-water quality; appearance alone is not sufficient.

• Water removal and thorough washing
• Deposit removal from the bottom and walls
• Disinfection with suitable approved products
• Pumping until the water clears
• Well-maintenance recommendations