Category: Water Well Preventative Maintenance

Installing a Backup Power Source for your water well before Winter

This fall, many homeowners are preparing their homes for what comes next; winter. As the weather grows cold across Massachusetts, New Hampshire and the rest of the Northeast, consider installing a backup generator in case of a power outage. With a winter that is projected to be fairly bad, ice storms and blizzards are a strong… Read more »

Fall Maintenance Checklist

As the weather grows cooler and the leaves begin falling across the Massachusetts and New Hampshire area, it is time to get started on their maintenance. Here at Northeast Water Wells, Inc. we have compiled a checklist for homeowners to follow while preparing for the chilly winter months ahead. Start from beneath the ground and… Read more »

Healthy Well Water = Happy Family!

Just like your car, your well and water system need to be regularly maintained. There are two main ways to do this; you can look at water quality issues or you can look at the well pumping mechanics. Northeast Water Wells Inc has many options when it comes to assisting you to maintain and improve… Read more »

Manganese in Your Water: What to Know

Manganese is something that can be found naturally in rocks and soil. This mineral is also sometimes found in your drinking water and while it won’t hurt you, it can be somewhat annoying. According to the EPA, manganese is known as a secondary contaminant. This means that the presence of manganese is usually accompanied by… Read more »

Assess your Well and Sell it Too!

When preparing to buy or sell a home, you think about a lot of things. Is the foundation sound? Have there been any recent updates? What is the neighborhood like? If you haven’t thought about whether your home has a well, then you should. Wells can be a great asset to a home; they should… Read more »

Bacteria Tests: Odors and Tastes in Your Drinking Water

For those who live in a house that has a well, it’s a pretty common place for the water in the well to develop a slight smell or taste. This happens to about 10-15% of homeowners with wells yearly in New Hampshire. There are a lot of factors that could play into your well having… Read more »

Water Well Testing: The Basics

Your home is your most important asset. When you make your purchase it’s important that you do your research. It is a sad fact that your water systems will often times is overlooked by the home inspectors. Even if it is tested, often times it’s not a very thorough check. There are a handful of… Read more »

What does preventative Maintenance on artesian water wells mean to homeowners in Massachusetts and New Hampshire?

What does preventative Maintenance on artesian water wells mean to homeowners in Massachusetts and New Hampshire?  Many homeowners across Massachusetts an New Hampshire are becoming increasingly aware of the maintenance involved in owning an artesian water well or drilled water well and submersible pump or jet pump system. Over the past 10 years the water… Read more »