Well Water

Even though we are strictly a water filtration company and not a well company, our filtration systems are installed on well systems. Therefore, well issues often affect filtration. It's important to understand some of the main components of a well system if you are having problems with your well, whether it be pressure, production, water composition, etc.

main components of a well

Well pump
the well pump is typically located near the bottom of the well and pumps water up into the building.

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

Pressure Tank
The 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)
The pressure points 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 pressure stem is 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:

• ∙ 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.
• ∙ 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?