Well and Septic Inspection Service

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You can count on our professional water well inspection services to meet the state’s testing standards to ensure you can easily sell your home without any issues. Our well inspection service staff can offer reports when you need them, making the process easy. You can also feel confident that with our inspection services you will be alerted to any potential issues that may exist with your well.

Most times, the well system will be in close proximity to a septic system. We are qualified septic system company and will gladly inspect your septic system as needed. A bad septic can cause leeching, which will eventually contaminate your well. Septic-contaminated wells are expensive to repair, and most times a new well must be drilled.

There are several factors and considerations that must be taken into account when providing well inspections. Some of these factors and their impact can be found below.

Where is the Well Located?

One of the first things to consider is where the well is located. Location is crucial because of the possibility of contaminants entering into your water system.

Some of the areas where your well should not be located include:

Near a high traffic area or in your driveway
In the cellar
Close to a swampy area or a septic source
Under a tree or in an area where there is a lot of vegetation covering it

The optimal location for your well is in a sunny, open area that is accessible and clean, along with clear from obstructions or debris.

What Type of Well Do You Have?

A quality well has to be built properly. The right type of well is one that includes a tight sealing well cap, pump, plumbing, electrical system, casing, and filtration, if needed.

Some of the factors we will consider about your well when providing an inspection include the following:

The type of well you have
The age of your well
The depth and height of the casing
The condition of the well cap and casing

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Tips for Protecting Your Well Water Supply

Your well system is a mechanical device. At times, parts will definitely need replaced, or they may break down. If the well isn’t properly maintained or if installation was not done properly, it can lead to several issues, including a poor quality of water or contaminated water. There are some defects that may result in surface water getting into the well, resulting in contamination. What this means is that the well will no longer be protecting your water supply. If you are a responsible well owner, you should maintain the well system regularly for quality and efficiency.

Below is a short list of things you can do to keep your well water supply safe and reliable.

Keep your wellhead secured to prevent tampering
Avoid using chemicals such as pesticides around the well head
NEVER dispose of waste in a well
If you have septic, ensure it is not leaking and the system is sealed
Make sure chemicals are disposed of properly

The Importance of Keeping a Well Log

Regardless of if you have an older well or a newly installed system, you need to maintain a well file or log with any relevant information related to your water system. The log needs to include the following information, as it will be useful in our inspection of your system:

If you don’t have this information, you can likely acquire it from the driller, the previous owner of the property, or the contractor used for the job. Click here to visit MSU’s public database of well logs.

Call Us for Well Repair Service in Michigan

You need to contact us from time to time to ensure tight construction and to determine if your well equipment is still functioning properly. If you have ever had the system checked and are questioning its condition, make sure to have a new inspection done. It never hurts to have a professional look at the system, as there are a lot of parts that make up your well. Its important that everything is in tip-top shape, so that you can be sure you can trust the water that comes from the well and into your home.

There are several situations that indicate it is time to call us for a well inspection, which include:

Real Estate Transactions: You should conduct a well inspection when purchasing a home that has a private well on-site.
Negative (bad) Well Test Results: A well inspection is needed if your water test results in the signs of bacteria, you disinfected your well, and the follow up test still reported bacteria. At this point the well inspection will be the next logical step for figuring out the source of the contamination.
Compliance Issues: Inspections may be needed for other purposes, such as a Title V inspection, to ensure the installation is done properly or to upgrade or locate an older well that is currently in place.

Don't Forget To Schedule Your Annual Well Inspection!

As Michigan Well Specialists, we always recommend you to have a yearly inspection of your well. There are many parts to a well, and if one part fails the whole system can be jeopardized. A yearly inspection lets us find issues before they happen to make sure you and your family have a continued supply of safe drinking water for your home.

If you need well inspection services, for any reason, contact us to schedule an appointment. Our team can come to your location and figure out what services or repairs are needed to ensure your well continues to operate properly, safely, and that it can continue to provide healthy drinking water year after year.