Change in Well condition - Sediment
#1
06-24-13, 07:05 AM
Change in Well condition - Sediment
Haved lived in this house for 5 years, but the house/well are 20 years old. I have a 5 micron Taste/Odour/Sediment filter which in the past would last 10-12 weeks before there was a noticable change (decline) in the water flow.
When I replaced the filter in April, after 2 weeks there was a noticable change in the water flow. I thought maybe it was a bad filter, so I changed it, and the flow was back to normal. Since then I have had to change the filter every 2-3 weeks.
Any thoughts on what could be causing this change in the well condition?
Thanks
When I replaced the filter in April, after 2 weeks there was a noticable change in the water flow. I thought maybe it was a bad filter, so I changed it, and the flow was back to normal. Since then I have had to change the filter every 2-3 weeks.
Any thoughts on what could be causing this change in the well condition?
Thanks
#2
06-24-13, 07:22 AM
Member
What part of Canada are you in?
Also, what type of well/pump do you have?
I'm currently having an issue with the casting on my well leaking where an addition was added a number of years back. A large ammount of surface water will draw a bit of clay or dirt into my well which will clog my filters.
Also, what type of well/pump do you have?
I'm currently having an issue with the casting on my well leaking where an addition was added a number of years back. A large ammount of surface water will draw a bit of clay or dirt into my well which will clog my filters.
#3
06-24-13, 07:32 AM
I'm in Ontario (Orangeville area), 1 hour NW of Toronto. It is drilled well, not sure of pump. There have been no additions/changes to my well. There certainly has been a lot of surface water. We had more snow than we had in the past 4 years and ,a very wet spring for us in this area.
Maybe that is it part of the issue?
Maybe that is it part of the issue?
#4
06-24-13, 07:50 AM
Member
I'm a couple hours north of you (NoelVille in the French River area), so I know first hand how wet it was this spring.
So drilled well... Do you know the history of the well?
Is there a pump on suface (in the house or in a small shed/shack)? I'm assuming it'll be a submersable (pump in the well).
I'm not sure if it was the local driller, or if it was common practice, but locally, the drilled wells where capped below grade when put in back in the early 80's. My issue is where an extension was put on to bring the well head above grade (for servicing and what not) is leaking at the connection point. In some cases, if not installed correctly or insulated well enough, the frost would move the extension, causing the joint to seporate.
So drilled well... Do you know the history of the well?
Is there a pump on suface (in the house or in a small shed/shack)? I'm assuming it'll be a submersable (pump in the well).
I'm not sure if it was the local driller, or if it was common practice, but locally, the drilled wells where capped below grade when put in back in the early 80's. My issue is where an extension was put on to bring the well head above grade (for servicing and what not) is leaking at the connection point. In some cases, if not installed correctly or insulated well enough, the frost would move the extension, causing the joint to seporate.
#5
06-24-13, 08:45 AM
Group Moderator
I suspect you may have surface water getting into your well judging by the timing and your wet conditions. It might be a good idea to have your well water tested for biologicals to insure it has not been contaminated. I would also have the well inspected. It's possible the grout sealing the well head has cracked or your well casing may have rusted through, allowing surface water to be washed in.
#6
06-25-13, 04:51 AM
In response to Northern Mike, yes the well cap is below grade. It is a submersible pump, nothing on the surface.
In response to Pilot Dane - have been sending the water out regularly for testing. Last test was 2 weeks ago, but 4th test since April. So far, all is good, no issues found.
I'll make arrangements to dig down to the well cap and have it inspected.
Thanks
In response to Pilot Dane - have been sending the water out regularly for testing. Last test was 2 weeks ago, but 4th test since April. So far, all is good, no issues found.
I'll make arrangements to dig down to the well cap and have it inspected.
Thanks
#7
06-25-13, 05:10 AM
Member
I would suggest having an extension added so you won't have to dig it up when you want to access it.
I think my extension leaking was just a bad install.
Keep us posted. I'm interested to hear what you find.
I think my extension leaking was just a bad install.
Keep us posted. I'm interested to hear what you find.
