Small malfunctions in your water well system can quickly extrapolate into something more disastrous for your health—and your wallet. When fully functional, water wells are a valuable, low-cost source of household water, free of the harmful chemicals used to treat municipal water. When something goes wrong, it can be difficult to determine whether you need a simple well repair or a full-fledged emergency well pump repair.

Luckily, North Florida Water Systems Inc’s licensed and insured technicians have the skills and experience needed to get to the bottom of your Florida well water problems. Continue reading to learn about what qualifies as a water well emergency, and contact us to schedule your well maintenance services today!

Contaminated Drinking Water

Water that tastes, looks, or smells different than normal can be a sign that your drinking water has been contaminated. Well water can be tainted by severe storms that produce large amounts of runoff, flooding, or debris accumulation, or land use changes around the location of your well. Runoff from septic systems and fertilizer are the biggest contributors to residential water well contamination in the state of Florida.

If you suspect that your water supply is contaminated, this constitutes a water well emergency. Many contaminants, such as lead, nitrates, and coliform bacteria, can have significant impacts on the health of you and your family, and should be addressed as soon as possible. North Florida Water Systems Inc strongly recommends scheduling regular water testing services to catch contaminants in your water before they become an emergency.

Sudden Change In Water Pressure

A sudden change in water pressure can indicate a larger issue within your pipes or water pump. Water pressure can decrease throughout a household as a result of minor clogs, leaks, or blockages in your plumbing system, unrelated to the functionality of your well. If traditional drain-cleaning methods don’t address your problem, you may have a leak in your drop pipe or well casing, which, depending on the severity of the leak, can be urgent.

Alternatively, your well may be in need of repair, resulting in low water pressure across your property. Faulty pressure regulators, clogged filter screens, and wear and tear can cause a pump to work less effectively and should be addressed by a professional as soon as possible to prevent further damage.

Loud, Overworked Pump

A fully functional water well will be quiet aside from the soft, consistent hum of the pump’s motor and the occasional clicking of the water pump’s pressure valve. If you hear loud, repeated banging, rattling, or gurgling noises coming from your water well, you may need well repair services. These noises indicate larger problems within your pump and well itself, such as leaks or electrical malfunctions, and should be addressed immediately to prevent further damage to your water well.

Total Water Supply Loss

If your well stops producing water altogether, check your circuit breaker before declaring an emergency! During a power outage, water wells cannot pump water throughout your property without a generator or backup power supply. If you haven’t lost power and the circuit breaker attached to your well pump has not tripped, then you definitely have a water well emergency on your hands.

Additionally, if your electricity bill has skyrocketed or your pump is making weird noises and won’t stop cycling, your well may be in desperate need of water pump replacement services. To prevent further damage to your plumbing, turn off your pump and call your local well repair company immediately.

Contact North Florida Water Systems Inc For Your Well Repair Needs

North Florida Water Systems Inc provides comprehensive well system inspections and well pump repair services to the cities of Alachua, Chiefland, Gainesville, Lake City, Newberry, High Springs, Fort White, and Trenton. If your well is contaminated, making strange noises, struggling to produce high-pressure water, or not producing water at all, our technicians can help! Boasting over 50 years of experience working with commercial and residential water wells, our well repair company can quickly diagnose and resolve any issues that may arise in your water well system. Dealing with an emergency? Don’t wait—contact us to schedule an emergency maintenance appointment today!