Well Pump & Water Treatment Plumbing near Barrie, ON
Outside the city, many homes in Springwater, Oro-Medonte, Essa and Innisfil draw water from a private well. When the well side of the plumbing fails, the whole house goes dry.
Request a plumberNo water or low pressure
Check whether the breaker for the pump has tripped and look at the pressure gauge on the tank. If the gauge reads zero and the breaker is on, the pump, pressure switch or wiring may have failed.
Pressure tanks
A tank that has lost its air charge makes the pump turn on and off every time a tap runs. That short-cycling wears out pumps early. A plumber can check and recharge or replace the tank.
Treatment equipment
Softeners, iron filters, UV systems and sediment filters each handle different problems. Test the water first, so the equipment matches what's actually in it. See testing your private well.
Freezing
Pump lines and pressure switches in unheated well pits or crawl spaces can freeze. Keep the area insulated and heated, and send a request at the first sign of a frozen switch.
Who does what
Plumbers handle the pressure tank, switches, treatment and house piping. A licensed well contractor handles drilling, the well casing and pumps deep in the well. Some companies do both.
Before a sale
Buyers and lenders often ask for a water test and a flow check. Book them early so you're not waiting on results at closing.
Frequently asked questions
- How often should well water be tested?
- Ontario's guidance is to test for bacteria several times a year, and after heavy rain or flooding.
- Why does my water smell like eggs?
- Usually hydrogen sulphide in the groundwater, or a reaction in the water heater. Treatment or a new anode rod often fixes it.
Other plumbing services
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