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Well Location Make sure the Well is located at a safe distance from any source of contamination such as septic systems, roads and barnyards. A Dug Well should be at least 30 metres away from a septic system while a Drilled Well should be at least 15 metres away. Land Slope The land around a Well should slope away from the Well to prevent surface water from flowing to the Well Casing. Do not store, use, or dispose of garbage, manure, gasoline, salt, pesticides or any other pot

Typical upgrades for a drilled Well include installing a vermin proof Well cap and extending the casing above grade to Ontario Ministry of Environment Standards. The higher casing keeps potentially contaminated surface water from flooding the Well, while the cap deters rodents, such as mice and squirrels, and keeps spiders and earwigs from using your Well as an outhouse. Our team provides professional well upgrade services to help maintain and improve your water system that s

Water flow or pressure seems low Water looks cloudy or discolored Strange taste or odor in your water Pump making unusual noises Pump turns on and off too often Leaks or standing water near your well Regular water tests are a good idea, but even clean Wells can conceal potential problems. Threats include cracks in the casing, dead critters in the water, Wells located in low lying, flood prone areas, or a recessed Well pit, common with older drilled Wells. In the latter scenar