Wells are low-maintenance, not no-maintenance. An annual checkup catches worn parts, water-level changes, and water-quality shifts before they become expensive emergencies.

We connect well owners with local technicians for thorough inspections and certified water testing.

What a Well Inspection Covers

• Pump performance — flow rate, pressure, and cycling behavior compared to baseline
• Pressure tank — charge level and bladder condition (the #1 cause of premature pump failure)
• Electrical — controls, pressure switch, wiring condition
• Wellhead — cap, casing, and seal integrity; protection against surface contamination
• Water level — static level trends over time tell you how the aquifer is doing under your property

Water Quality Testing

You can’t see, smell, or taste many of the things worth testing for. We recommend:

Test every year:

• Bacteria (total coliform / E. coli) — the essential safety test, especially for older wells
• Nitrates — relevant near septic systems, livestock areas, or fertilized fields

Test every 2–3 years, or when something changes:

• Minerals — iron, manganese, calcium (hardness), and sulfur are common in North Texas groundwater
• pH and total dissolved solids (TDS) — baseline water chemistry

Test immediately if: water develops a new taste, odor, or color; after nearby flooding; or after any well repair work.

Common North Texas Water Issues

• Iron — rust-colored staining on fixtures and laundry; treatable with filtration
• Sulfur (rotten-egg smell) — hydrogen sulfide gas; treatable with aeration or filtration
• Hardness — scale buildup on fixtures and appliances; water softeners handle it
• Sediment — can indicate a developing well problem or a failing screen; worth investigating

None of these automatically mean your well is “bad” — most are treatable once identified. Testing tells you what’s actually there instead of guessing.

New Well? Test Before You Drink

Always test a newly drilled well before using the water for drinking or cooking — at minimum for bacteria and nitrates. Most drillers recommend it; some include a basic test in their completion package.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should I have my well inspected?

Once a year for the mechanical checkup; water testing on the schedule above. Think of it like an HVAC tune-up — cheap insurance.

Where do I get water tested?

Through a certified lab. We can connect you with local technicians who handle sampling and lab coordination.

My water smells like rotten eggs. Is it dangerous?

Hydrogen sulfide (the rotten-egg culprit) is usually a nuisance rather than a health hazard at typical levels, but get it tested to be sure — and treatment systems handle it well.

The inspection found my water level dropped. Now what?

A declining static level can mean drought effects, increased local pumping, or a well problem. A technician can determine whether it’s temporary, whether the pump needs to be set deeper, or whether the well needs attention.