Follow US Bedford Well Drilling Well Drilling & Pump Company HOME WELL DRILLING PUMP SERVICE GEOTHERMAL ABOUT US RESOURCES CONTACT CATEGORY: WATER WELLS HOME/CATEGORY: WATER WELLS Water tips for well owners when the power goes out FEB 17, 2021BEDFORD WELL DRILLINGEDUCATION, PUMPS, WATER WELLS, WELL MAINTENANCEPOWER OUTAGE, PUMP, WATER, WELL There’s nothing better than the taste of fresh well water. However, when the power goes out, so does your water supply. Whether it’s due to a brief thunderstorm or a prolonged winter storm, being prepared is key. Well Drilling Checklist DEC 29, 2019BWDADMINEDUCATION, GEOTHERMAL, PUMPS, WATER WELLS, WELL MAINTENANCE Whether you are looking to drill a well on your property or searching for land that is well-ready, there are several things to consider. Check out this video for a look at every step of the well drilling process from start to finish. You’ll understand why having an experienced drilling company is so important. Contact Bedford… READ MORE Winterizing your water well DEC 28, 2019BEDFORD WELL DRILLINGEDUCATION, WATER WELLS, WELL MAINTENANCE For homes that rely on well water, the cold season can bring its own set of unique problems, especially during a long stretch of sub-freezing temperatures. Common cold weather water problems with well systems include frozen pipes, pump issues and power loss. Some of these problems are preventable, as long as you plan ahead. Here are a… READ MORE Could I Have Too Much Fluoride In My Well Water? DEC 19, 2019BEDFORD WELL DRILLINGEDUCATION, WATER WELLS, WELL MAINTENANCE Fluoride is present in virtually all waters at some level and it is important to know the fluoride content of your water, particularly if you have children. Humans and animals use fluoride in the structure of their bones and teeth. In proper amounts, fluoride reduces the formation of cavities in children. Many public water systems… READ MORE Managing Your Water Well During a Drought SEP 24, 2019BEDFORD WELL DRILLINGEDUCATION, WATER WELLS The latest United States Drought Monitor has designated nearly the entire Commonwealth of Virginia as “Abnormally Dry,” with some areas now considered to be in a moderate drought. Real-time well monitoring sites in Bedford County, Virginia have shown a consistent drop in water table levels since early Summer. Likewise, weather stations in surrounding counties haven’t measured an inch or more rain during a single storm since late August, or in some cases, mid-July.… READ MORE Consequences of Using My Well Water To Fill a Swimming Pool? MAY 20, 2018BEDFORD WELL DRILLINGEDUCATION, PUMPS, WATER WELLS The warm season is here and it’s time to fill up your pool. You’ve left the water on for hours and now the pool is full, but the water inside your home is starting to turn brown. Several factors go into whether or not your well has the capacity of handing filling a swimming pool.… READ MORE Why You Should Always Hire a Licensed Professional to Conduct Well Maintenance JAN 14, 2018BEDFORD WELL DRILLINGEDUCATION, WATER WELLS, WELL MAINTENANCE It’s always best to use a water well system professional licensed or registered to conduct well maintenance. You may end up saving yourself lots of money in unnecessary repairs down the road. Well owners shouldn’t attempt to perform such maintenance. Those who do, risk damaging the well water system or injuring themselves. Even many professional plumbers… READ MORE Best Ways to Prevent Pesticide Contamination in Well Water JUL 31, 2017BEDFORD WELL DRILLINGEDUCATION, WATER WELLS, WELL MAINTENANCE One of the most important things a well owner can do is regularly test their water supply to assure the health and safety of your family. While the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates and monitors many drinking water contaminants, some pesticides are not regulated. Since many of us use pesticides to maintain our lawns and… READ MORE What To Do About Brown Well Water After a Heavy Rain APR 24, 2017BEDFORD WELL DRILLINGEDUCATION, WATER WELLS It has rained for days, and your yard is soaked with standing water everywhere. You turn on the faucet indoors only to find the water coming out is brown. You shouldn’t dismiss it as simply “cloudy water” caused by the rain. Anytime your water turns colors or tastes different, you need to take it seriously.… READ MORE 3 Things To Look For When Inspecting Your Wellhead FEB 27, 2017BEDFORD WELL DRILLINGEDUCATION, WATER WELLS, WELL MAINTENANCE One of the best things a water well owner can regularly do is visually check the wellhead and the area surrounding it. If you aren’t familiar with the term wellhead, it is the portion of the well that that sticks above the surface, typically has a visible cap on it which often has the name of… READ MORE 1 2 Next RECENT POSTS Water tips for well owners when the power goes out Well pump failure? It could be a lightning strike Well Drilling Checklist Winterizing your water well Could I Have Too Much Fluoride In My Well Water? RECENT COMMENTS ARCHIVES February 2021 September 2020 December 2019 September 2019 December 2018 May 2018 January 2018 July 2017 April 2017 February 2017 September 2016 August 2016 CATEGORIES Education Geothermal Pumps Water Wells Well Maintenance META Log in Entries feed Comments feed WordPress.org CONTACT US TODAY Bedford Well Drilling & Pump Company Phone: 540.586.1449 Email: bedfordwell@gmail.com Developed by Shuttle Themes. Powered by WordPress. Follow US