Sand In New Well Water

The well casing has openings that allow water to filter into the opening while keeping sand gravel and soil out of the well.

Sand in new well water.

For residential and commercial land owners that depend on well water for survival a common enemy is the discovery of sand in the well water. If the pump is down near the bottom of the well sand and sediment can be sucked in. My well keeps getting sand in it. Sand in well water or sediment in well water require some problem solving.

Other causes for sand in water can be that the well screen has become degraded and is allowing sand or sediment in from the gravel pack around the well screen. If this filter begins to degrade sand washes into the well and the water supply. If the well is large enough it is sometimes possible to add a separate filter around the pump but this problem requires replacing the. If your well begins to pump sand silt or dirt this can be an indication of a serious problem with your well.

This article takes a closer look at three ways sediment can get into your well water. Installing a new well requires contractors to drill deep down through layers of soil and rock and clay in order to reach the naturally occurring aquifer. Pulling the pump up higher away from the well base might be the answer. Thanks to other videos on the web i was able to use an air lift pump to pump all the sand out and restore the health of my.

Not only can sand get caught in the pump but sand clogged inside the water lines and storage tank can lead to multiple problems beyond the reduced taste of the well water. Or installing a new casing or special screen could resolve the problem. The first step in resolving the issue involves narrowing down the particular cause. A professional well contractor can determine the best way to put an end to the sand in your well water.