A private well puts the water safety in the owner's hands. The testing and the maintenance keep the well supply safe.
The owner
A private well is the owner's responsibility to maintain. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Manchester, the owner is the manager.
The test
Test the well water at least once a year. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Manchester, the annual test is the rule.
The bacteria
The coliform and the E. coli checks cover the basics. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Manchester, the bacteria are the base.
The minerals
The hardness, the iron, and the sulfur vary by the geology. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Manchester, the minerals are the local.
The cap
A sealed cap keeps the surface water out of the well. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Manchester, the cap is the guard.
The record
Keep the test results to track the water over the years. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Manchester, the record is the file.
The call
Well water questions? Call 888-217-3585 and Manchester Home Plumbing Co will match you with a Manchester pro for the test.
Plumbing in Manchester: what to know
In Manchester, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Hillsborough County — from Nashua, Concord and Methuen to ZIP codes like 03101, 03104, 03103 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
Need a hand in Manchester?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Manchester Home Plumbing Co will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Manchester.