| a well can seemingly offer greater control over a | | | | the water supply, say the experts at |
| homeowner's water source. Yet all wells draw | | | | HouseMaster, leaders in the home inspection |
| from migrating underground water sources, which | | | | industry. |
| are subject to pollution. Homeowners with private | | | | Submersible well pumps are common today. If |
| wells have to assume command of the supply | | | | you have one, it's important to maintain the |
| and not just the in-house water distribution | | | | protective air pocket in the tank or risk having to |
| system. That means water samples have to | | | | replace the pump prematurely. To check, open a |
| periodically be sent to a qualified lab for purity | | | | faucet and note the time between pump start |
| testing. The lab can suggest remedial measures, if | | | | and stop. If it cycles on and off frequently, follow |
| needed. | | | | tank maintenance instructions or call a professional |
| Homeowners should also inspect and maintain the | | | | well service. |
| system that controls the volume and pressure of | | | | |