How Do I Make My Well Safer? If your well is old, it may have the wellhead down in a pit, or the well itself may be a large-diameter, hand-dug well. While the well may still provide plenty of water, there are safety downsides to these older forms of construction. Watch the video to learn how to make these wells safer. Click here to sign up for our free well care e-course. January 25, 2016 By Cassia Smith Training Videos video 0 0 Comment Read More »
How Does My Private Well Pressure Tank Work? Pressure tanks help store water from your well and push it out into the faucets in your home. This video explains how pressure tanks operate and describes the differences between traditional pressure tanks, bladder tanks, and the tanks used in constant pressure systems. Click here to sign up for our free well care e-course. January 25, 2016 By Cassia Smith Training Videos video 0 0 Comment Read More »
How Does My Private Well System Work? Your well system consists of many parts, including your well, pump, pitless unit, pressure tank, well cap, and electrical controls. This video provides an overview of a typical system with a standard-size pressure tank, and explains the role each system component plays in delivering clean water to your home. Click here to sign up for our free well care e-course. January 25, 2016 By Cassia Smith Training Videos video 0 0 Comment Read More »
Where Should My New Well Be Located? Groundwater flow, well depth, local geology, and the actions of your neighbors can all affect where you locate a new well. This video discusses factors to consider when locating your new well and explains how location affects your ability to repair or maintain a well. Click here to sign up for our free well care e-course. January 25, 2016 By Cassia Smith Training Videos video 0 0 Comment Read More »
What is a Dug or Bored Well? Hand-dug wells are often very old wells that collect water from shallow depths. Bored wells are constructed according to similar principals but are made with machines. Watch the video for details on the construction of these wells and the special issues associated with them. PrivateWellClass.org is a service of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Funding has been provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Rural Community Assistance Partnership. Click here to sign up for our free well care e-course. January 25, 2016 By Cassia Smith Training Videos video 0 0 Comment Read More »