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A Guide to Well Decommissioning: Protecting Our Water Resources

Monday, November 25th, 2024

Wells are where we access groundwater, which is an essential resource for not only our lifestyles but our planet. Many plants and creatures alike depend on groundwater resources to stay alive.

This is also a vital part of what makes Olympia so gorgeous and such an amazing place to live–our access to natural beauty is unmatched. But that natural beauty must be treated well in order for it to continue living alongside us, and well decommissioning in Olympia is one major part of that.

An incorrectly decommissioned well can be a disaster for the local environment, not only incurring large legal fees, but also damaging local plant life and harming the wildlife we adore so much. Let’s talk about some of the dangers that come with improper well decommissioning.

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The Definitive Guide to Water Testing: What It Can Show You

Monday, November 11th, 2024

Water testing sounds like a great idea, doesn’t it? If it were free, it would be something that everyone would probably do, like exercise or brushing your teeth. Testing allows customers to find out exactly what’s in their water, from contaminants to harmless minerals, and it lets us plan accordingly. Unfortunately, this service is more extensive than most small tests and it’s not free.

But it’s not as expensive as the problems that can result from having untested, unhealthy water.

Our team prides itself on being a font of knowledge and authority when it comes to water quality and water treatment solutions in Olympia. If you’re interested in learning about the quality of your water, or finding out more about potential contaminants in your water, then make sure you request a water test today.

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Science September: How Does a Well Pump Actually Work?

Monday, September 9th, 2024

Welcome to Science September! This is the month where we’re going to break down some of the most important services we offer and help customers understand how they work. We aren’t going to go too deep, since there’s only so much teaching we can do online in a blog post–but we’ll hopefully help our customers learn about some of the intricate ins and outs of well drilling, well pumps, and water quality systems.

Today’s topic? Well pumps, how they work, what they are, and why they’re such incredible pieces of modern technology. With just a little bit of electricity and the flip of a switch, you can get access to an immense amount of groundwater that’s right below your feet.

Let’s talk about how this system works and why they’re good at what they do.

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Reasons to Consider a Well Pump Installation

Monday, March 25th, 2024

Well pumps don’t seem like a purchase that a homeowner would consider very often. They’re similar to other plumbing systems, like water heaters, that are usually only thought about once in a while.

But when you do start contemplating whether you need a well pump installation in Olympia, that’s when you’re confronted with a lot of new information. How are you supposed to know where to start? Who is a prime candidate for a new well pump installation and who should weigh their options?

As your local team of well pump experts, we’d like to discuss some of the reasons a homeowner might consider getting a new well pump installed or upgrading their old one. After reading this, you can always call our team for additional questions, concerns, or if you’d like to get started with the process. We’re happy to help!

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Well Drilling: Licensing, Permits, and More

Monday, March 11th, 2024

We all know how complicated property changes can be when your local municipality gets involved. Many city or town governments require permits for even a minor fence to be placed, let alone the drilling of a well. This can make the search for “well drilling near me” seem complicated and daunting. But a well on your property could be revolutionary for your lifestyle.

The good news is that you’re not alone. We are here to help you through the well drilling process, by starting with the proper permits and work that should be done ahead of time. We can even talk to you about the ways we’ll drill your well and how it should make an impact on your home’s water usage.

Let’s talk about three distinct ways you can get involved in the well drilling process, and how we can help with your water needs.

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3 Signs of a Broken Well Pump

Monday, January 1st, 2024

A well pump might not be as complex as some homeowners think. Yes, the technology is impressive and they should never be installed or repaired by anyone other than a licensed professional–but what they actually do is quite clear. A well pump simply pumps the water from underground on your property, and brings it into your house. Since it’s fighting against gravity, this might take some electricity and a little bit of ingenuity as well.

But if you turned on your faucet only to see a trickle of clean water come from your home’s plumbing system, then something isn’t working as it should be. Even an older well pump should still be able to provide you with a powerful stream of water when it’s needed. So, when it doesn’t, the sign should be clear that something is wrong and it needs repair.

Whether the source of the issue is your well or the pump itself, you need to call in well repair in Olympia so a trained professional can take a look at it. And here are some signs that it’s time to do that.

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The Best Water Treatment for Pregnancy

Monday, December 18th, 2023

Family planning can be one of the most rewarding but difficult tasks to take on. First off, we’d just like to congratulate you on your new addition to the family and tell you that you’re on the right track to being more aware of your physical health.

Pregnancy is a time when women can be most in tune with their bodies and when health becomes a primary concern. While we’d argue that proper water filtration or purification is important at every stage of life, A newborn or pregnant woman requires an additional layer of protection to ensure a good outcome in the future.

It turns out that a lot of conventional cleaning methods, like chlorine and other chemicals that municipalities use to keep water safe, can actually be detrimental to pregnant women and newborns. But you’ve come to the right place after searching online for “water filtration system service near me.” Let’s discuss why these are considered contaminants and what you can do to prevent them from entering your home.

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Purification, Filtration, and Water Softening

Monday, November 20th, 2023

There are many different ways to treat your home’s water, but only a few of them might apply to your specific situation. For instance, if your water makes you sick due to some kind of biological contaminant, a water softener or water filter might not give you the same results as a UV light water purifier that eliminates viruses and bacteria.

This process can get very complicated, which is why we advise all of our customers to get a second opinion from a licensed contractor. Our team of water treatment specialists can not only test your water before we perform any service, but then we can use our experience and high-tech equipment to install the right water filter or purifier to make your water usable.

Whole house water filtration might sound intimidating, but we promise that our team will walk you through this process with ease!

UV Water Purification

First, let’s talk about purification. Many people use the terms “purification” and “filtration” interchangeably, but there is a difference!

Purification usually means the elimination of biological contaminants through UV light radiation or other methods. Purified water has no viruses, bacteria, mold, or mildew in it because it has been subjected to treatment that kills single-celled organisms. Don’t worry, when you install a UV water purifier, it doesn’t impact your own personal health. Think of it like the same amount of radiation as direct sunlight!

Try our new VIQUA ArrosTM which will purify your water with a high-powered UV light, but only when your home demands water! This cuts back on 35% of the system’s energy usage over time. This unit is perfect for residential homes that are ready to have purified, clean water.

Water Filtration

Next, we have water filtration, which is any method of filtering your water so that particles over a given size are taken out. This is important because there are some harmful particles that can exist in your water source that you’ll be better off without!

These kinds of contaminants can be dirt, debris, volatile organic compounds like paint, and even plastics. No amount of UV light would make these particles any less harmful for your body or plumbing system, but a filter can simply siphon them out while the rest of your clean water travels into your home.

Water Softening

What about minerals? Not every water source is devoid of minerals. For hard water that might be impacting your personal life or plumbing system, a water softener is a great tool to remedy this.

This system can easily remove minerals like magnesium or calcium from your water so that it’s more usable for laundry and cleaning. With a water softener, you can avoid mineral buildups in your pipes and also you’ll have more vibrant skin and hair too.

More!

As water specialists, we wouldn’t be very good at our jobs if we didn’t have great workarounds for most household water issues. Perhaps you’ve got a plumbing issue instead of a potable water problem? We can take care of it!

The first thing you should do is schedule an appointment with us so we can take a closer look. Then, we’ll give you some suggestions as to what could better make your water more usable for drinking, bathing, cleaning, and more.

It’s time to contact the water treatment experts at American Pump and Drilling for your next water solution.

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How Water Treatment Systems Work

Monday, November 6th, 2023

Have you ever wondered whether a water filter would be right for your home? Perhaps you’ve seen products advertised on TV or the internet, showing a cool attachment for your sink or refrigerator. These can be cost-effective but are likely not the correct product for long-term treatment of your water.

The issue of impure water is a problem that goes back centuries. Ever since people have had homes, they’ve had to work hard making systems that clean water or at least make it usable for drinking, bathing, cleaning, and other work. Dirty water can not only spoil meals and make things uncomfortable in your home, but it’s just not as usable as clean, crisp water.

Our team specializes in whole home water filtration units that are designed to clean all of the water that gets drawn into or around your house. Whether it comes from a well or from your local municipality, whole house water filtration can be a powerful ally when trying to achieve clean, potable water.

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What to Do Before a Well Pump Installation

Monday, October 9th, 2023

So, you’ve settled on the fact that you want to get a new well pump installed on your property. That’s great! In Olympia and the surrounding areas, wells are a fantastic way to get clean, potable water from right beneath your property.

However, this can only be achieved with the help of an electronic pump that can push that water against gravity and into your home. And, the process can get a bit more complicated if you don’t have a well drilled either.

Don’t worry, we keep things simple. Most of the work we can handle, but there are still a few things you’ll need to do before you call us and schedule an Olympia well pump installation. Or, you could call us and we can walk you through this process personally–we’re happy to help! Just make sure you do things by the book so we can reduce the amount of hiccups on your well pump journey.

Find Your Right Budget

Well work can be expensive, there’s no way around this. Especially if the well you think you should use had dried up years ago and we need to start from scratch. The good news is that there are plenty of professionals from our team willing to give you an accurate estimate.

The real important thing that you can do on your end is to look through your finances for the next year and budget accurately. We don’t want to charge anyone an amount of money that they’re not comfortable paying. So, the more you can prepare to spend money on an installation, the more smoothly this process will go.

Look for Data on Your Property

Here’s an interesting tip–does your home have any property data locked away in a cabinet somewhere? Perhaps it’s a topographical map of your home’s area. Or maybe it’s even a map of the well that was drilled 50 years ago that might still be an option for well pump installation.

This data can be helpful. Sure, our team will do our own research no matter what, but it’s always helpful to know what’s on your property and what can be done to make things take less time.

Even if you can tell us the type of soil on your property, and where some of the boundary markers are, that can go a long way in making things take less time for everyone.

Make Your Preferences Clear

Our last tip is to talk with your family about your preferences. What do you want? Do you need a state of the art well pump that can give you more water than you’re used to having? Or do you just need water for your home at an affordable price? These preferences are important, and they’ll guide you toward a better solution for your home and family.

Contact American Pump and Drilling to have your Olympia well pump installed by experts.

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