01/15/2026
A properly constructed and maintained household-supply well will provide you with many years of quality service. The National Ground Water Association recommends routine annual maintenance checks to ensure the proper operation of the well and prolong its years of service, as well as monitor the water quality.
If your home uses a private well (not connected to a public water system), you are fully responsible for testing and maintaining your water supply. Unlike city water, private well water is not regulated or monitored by government agencies once installed — meaning safe water is up to you. Annual te...
