Private wells offer a steady supply of fresh water to homes for daily tasks such as bathing, cleaning, and cooking. Most wells draw liquid from underground aquifers composed of porous rock that holds groundwater. However, those in the process of running dry might interfere with the proper flow of water to your property. Here’s more about common symptoms of drying and how a well drilling contractor can help. 

How to Tell if Your Well Is Running Dry

1. Dirty Water

If water from your faucets and fixtures has a murky appearance and an earthy or clay-like taste, this indicates high sediment levels consistent with fluids from the bottom of a drying well.

2. Slow Water Recovery 

If watering your lawn or doing a load of laundry results in low or no flow from faucets afterwards, this slow recovery time could be due to a drying aquifer.

3. Low Pressure

Weak streams or drips from fully opened faucets signify low water pressure. This issue is often caused by a faulty pressure tank or pump.

However, if a well inspection rules out problems with these components, low pressure might mean your well no longer contains enough liquid for your household needs. If deepening isn’t possible, a contractor may recommend abandoning the well and re-drilling another one on a more productive area of your property.

4. Sputtering Faucets

Sputtering tends to occur when pumps pull air from deep within drying wells and move it through your faucets with residual fluids. A water well service provider can advise you on whether deepening or drilling a new well is the best option. The right method will depend on the condition of the aquifers and bedrock on your property. 

As soon as your well shows signs of running dry, contact Roundman's Pump Repair & Well Drilling. This well drilling contractor provides 24-hour emergency inspections and repairs to residential, commercial, and agricultural customers throughout Live Oak, FL. Call (386) 362-7365 to schedule a well inspection, or visit their website to learn more about their services.