Well Water

Naturally occurring ground water wells are the most common water source in Western North Carolina.  While they are normally free from most of the harmful contaminates encountered throughout the country, most wells can benefit from filtration.

Treatment Options:

We carry a multitude of filtration options to cover any issues that may arise with well water, including:

• Water Softeners
  
• Neutralizers
  
• Iron Filters
  
• Carbon Filters
  
• Sediment Filters
  
• Ultrafilters
  
• UV Lights
  
• Reverse Osmosis
  
• Sulfur Filters
  

Further Reading

While we focus solely on water filtration, our filtration systems are frequently installed on well systems. Because well issues often affect filtration, It's important to understand some of the main components of a well system.

Well Pump
Typically located near the bottom of the well and pumps water up into the building.

Well Line Check Valves
‍Placed at multiple points along the well line between the pump and the pressure tank to ensure water is not allowed to flow back into the well.

Well Line Couplings
‍Used to connect sections of the well line together. These are typically galvanized steel but stainless steel couplings provide better corrosion resistance.

Pressure Tank
Contains a rubber lined air bladder that introduces elasticity to the well system, so the pump does not turn on as soon as a faucet is turned on, to maintain the pressure.

Pressure Points (pressure switch)
Control when the well pump turns on and off. They are typically set to turn the pump on at 30-40 PSI and off at 50-60 PSI.

Pressure Stem
The pipe nipple which connects the pressure points to the piping or tee at the pressure tank. They are typically galvanized steel or brass, but stainless steel stems provide for better corrosion resistance.

Common Well Issues:

• ∙ Check the pressure gauge at the pressure switch while water is running
• ∙ If you have a Canister Filter, make sure it's not clogged.
• ∙ Bypass the filtration.**see our troubleshooting guide**
• ∙ Check power to the pump (breaker).
• ∙ Well may have run dry

• ∙ Check the pressure gauge at the pressure switch while water is running
• ∙ If you have a Canister Filter, make sure it's not clogged.
• ∙ Check the air pressure (PSI) of the bladder in the pressure tank
• ∙ Check to see if/how often the well pump turns on while water is running
• ∙ Check pressure stem... Is it galvanized steel?

• ∙ Has a neighbor recently drilled a new well?
• ∙ Is there new construction happening in the neighborhood?
• ∙ Is the time correct on each filtration tank?
• ∙ Has water usage changed?