It can be difficult to decide whether or not you should install a well. With how much information is out there about wells, it's no wonder that people are often confused. Sometimes this leads to making poor decisions and installing an unreliable well. Here are seven things you need to know before installing a water well of your own.

1. The Water Well Drillers You Hire Can Make or Break Your Well

Water well drillers come in all shapes and sizes. Some send out an expert with the most current equipment to ensure that your well is installed correctly. There are others, however, that aren't so honest or reliable. So, trust your gut when you're hiring a water well driller. Don't take people at their word; always check references and ask questions.

2. Water Wells Can Be Pricey

The location where the well will be installed can affect the cost because certain places are more geologically difficult to drill in. The area of the country can also be a factor since different regions have different prices for wells.

3. You Need to Get Your Water Tested After the Well Is Installed

After your well is installed, you need to get it tested. Even if the water coming out of the well looks fine and clear, it could still have some contaminants in it. Testing the well as soon as possible after it's been installed is important to know what kind of treatment needs to be done to the water.

4. The Water from Your Well Needs Treatment to Make It Potable

Even if your well isn't contaminated, it might not be suitable for use right away. This is because the minerals dissolved in natural water can cause problems with plumbing and appliances, especially machines like coffee pots and washing machines that use high volumes of water and require certain water pressures and mineral levels. The minerals in the well's water can also stain household items like your dishes.

5. You Will Need a Pump to Get the Water Out of Your Well

Modern wells, like traditional wells, are simply a means to access groundwater. The water is pumped up and out of the ground and into your home. Without a pump, you will be unable to access all of the clean water that is available underground.

6. The Pump You Get Needs to Match the Size of Your Well

The pump you get probably doesn't need to be exceptionally big, but it also can't be too small. If you're going for a smaller pump, it will take much longer to pull water out of the well and into your home.

7. Wells Can Dry Up Suddenly

This is annoying, but it can happen to anyone. Wells depend on the natural water table in your area, which can be affected by many factors, including drought and climate change. If the water level in your well drops below where it's supposed to be, there's nothing you can do except wait for it to rise back up.

Drilling a well 1,000 feet deep is not unusual, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. You will need a pump to bring the water out of the ground and into your home. If you have any questions regarding water well installation or need one installed, call us today.