Category: Well Problems and Troubleshooting

How Can You Protect Your Water from Harmful PFAs?

A young boy washes his hands in a bathroom sink.

Everyone wants the water they drink, bathe in, and wash dishes with to be as safe and clean as possible. Unfortunately, there are some contaminants out there that can get into that water and make it significantly less safe for you to use. One such example is PFAs (Polyfluoroalkyl Substances). They have been making headlines… Read more »

I have no water and I own a water well ???

If you own a artisan or drilled water well at some time or another you will experience the dreaded No water. No waters typically occur at the worst times such as 4th of July when you have a houseful or people or those dreaded weekends when everyone is home with a stomach bug and you… Read more »

What you should know about purchasing a home with a Water Well?

Weather you are a first time homeowner or this is just your first time purchasing a home with a drilled water well as the main water source there are 3 main tests that are imperative to preform to ensure you are protecting your investment. Home inspectors are phenomenal at inspecting all aspects of the structure… Read more »

Preparing for a Hurricane: Generator Sizing for Water Wells

Power outages happen. The important thing is how you deal with the next one to come your way. We are approaching the heart of hurricane season, which means it’s time to learn how your well and generator work together. One of the most common questions asked is how to use a generator along with a… Read more »

What to do When your Well Runs Dry

Whenever it is warm out, there is a chance of your private well running dry. Most wells flow without problem through warmer months, but in areas of drought and a low level of groundwater there is a chance for them to run dry. Read on to learn about the signs of a dry well 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 »

Do You Have Iron In Your Water?

It is fairly common for someone to find iron in their well water. This is especially true in the New England area. The effects of iron being in your plumbing really come down to the amount of iron that is found in your water. Types of Iron and Levels Ferrous Iron is also known as… 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 »