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Are you worried about the low water level of your well and are thinking about dumping water into it? The low well water level is one of the main concerns of those who rely on the well for their household water supply. On the other hand, some factors can affect the water level of your wells like over drilling, climate, and weather. If you are wondering if dumping water into your well will make any difference, read the rest of this article below for the answer.<\/p>\n

Can you dump water into a well? It is not recommended to add water to your well. Aside from not making any difference to alleviate low water supply, especially during the drought season, it can also contaminate your water supply. In case you have added any water of unknown quality of the water in your well, you need to have the water immediately tested to find out if it is safe to drink.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The yearly droughts can take their toll on those who depend on private wells for their water supply. How do wells get water? Can I add water to my well? How long does well water take to refill the water? These are some of the questions that we will discuss. Continue reading for more tips and information.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Can I Add Water to My Well?<\/h2>\n

You shouldn’t add water to your well. For a well to have water in it, it should be drilled to a depth below the water table in your area. Bear in mind that if you add water to a well that is above the water table, it will only be pointless. \u00a0This is because any water that is added above the level of the water table will just flow back out of the well and into the surrounding water table.<\/p>\n

How Do Wells Get Water?<\/h2>\n

Wells get water through groundwater and surface water. Well water draws its supply from the sources of water that are found beneath the surface of the earth. This type of water supply is otherwise known as groundwater<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Groundwater<\/h3>\n

This includes water that naturally comes from below the surface of the earth and flows through bodies of water like springs. This also includes water that is contained in different porous materials that are located beneath the surface of the earth which include gravel, silt, sand, and clay. Water collects below the ground and into structures called aquifers.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Spring-Fed Wells<\/h3>\n

Well water can also come from springs. In some areas, underground springs feed water into wells. There are some households with more than one well on their property. One of the wells derives water from aquifers and the other well is fed by an underground stream.<\/p>\n

Why is My Well Not Providing as Much Water as Usual?<\/h2>\n

If it is your first time experiencing a water shortage, the first thing that you need to do is to check your pump and pressure system is there is any mechanical failure. Next, check the well water level for any changes. Drought or dry conditions can affect the level of your water supply. On the other hand, if it is not dry season and you still have a low water supply, the problem may lie in your well or pump system. The size of the aquifer that the well taps into can also be the reason.<\/p>\n

Will Deepening My Existing Well Provide More Water?<\/h2>\n

In some instances, deepening your existing well can provide more water. When you deepen your well, you may find additional groundwater and also provide additional drawdown. On the other hand, you need to take caution especially if you live in an area that is known to have poor-quality natural water at depths lower than high-quality freshwater.<\/p>\n\n\n

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In such cases, deepening the well and penetrating a formation with poor-quality water can contaminate the freshwater formation. As a result, your well will be unusable. Furthermore, it can also cause wider contamination and have long-term impacts on other wells located in the area.<\/p>\n

How Do I Measure the Static Water Level in My Well?<\/h2>\n

You can measure the static water level in your well with the use of a survey tape or electrical measuring tape that is specifically designed to measure water levels<\/a>. If you do not have one, you can a homemade electrical measuring tape. You can use an electrical wire with both ends exposed. Next, connect an ohmmeter to the upper end of the wire. The lower end is the one that should be lowered into the well.<\/p>\n

\u2705 Video – Measuring the Static Water Level and Depth of a Well<\/h3>\n

RPS Solar Pumps shared the video below on YouTube. It talks about how to measure the static water level and depth of a well. In the video, Mike discusses the five methods to measure the static water level of your well. Check out the video for more tips and ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n

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