Category: Well Maintenance

A Word on the Drought

2016 was a tough year. It seemed like so many of our favorite actors and musicians were passing on and politics were heated.  Creepy clowns scared people all over the country while wildfires raged in Tennessee.  And here in Maine, wells were running dry. It’s true- last year Maine experienced a bona fide drought.  Over… Read more »

Wellhead Care

An important aspect of water system maintenance that is often overlooked is the wellhead. Service calls are frequently initiated by problems occurring at the top of the well. A recent service call involved wires that were damaged where they were routed over the top of the casing. Over a long period of time, pump vibration and… Read more »

Spring Well Maintenance

Spring is almost here and it is time to start preparing for another drilling season.  Since we haven’t drilled a well for a few months we will have to take stock of our supplies and inspect our equipment to make sure that everything is in working order. Spring is also good time to do annual maintenance on… Read more »