Your water well is the heart of your home’s water system, especially in rural areas around Milton, Halton Hills, and Flamborough. Regular water well maintenance keeps your water clean, your pressure strong, and prevents costly emergencies. Here’s how to care for your well like a pro.
Your Well Maintenance Checklist
Monthly Quick Checks
- Look around the wellhead for damage, pooling water, or pests
- Notice if your water pressure feels weaker than usual
Twice-a-Year Tasks
- Check that your well cap is secure and watertight
- Inspect pipes, pressure tanks, and above-ground parts for leaks
Annual Must-Dos
- Test your water for bacteria and nitrates (Halton Region Health recommends this)
- Have a professional inspect your entire system
When to Call for Help
Some problems shouldn’t wait. Call a licensed well technician if you notice:
- Water that looks cloudy, smells odd, or tastes funny
- Pressure that surges or drops suddenly
- Grit or sand coming from your faucets
- Strange noises from your pump
Older wells (20+ years) often need updates to meet current safety standards.
DIY Shock Chlorination (For Minor Issues Only)
If your water test shows slight bacterial contamination, you might try this:
- Turn off your pump and empty your pipes
- Mix bleach with well water (about 2L for a typical home well)
- Pour into the well, then run all taps until you smell bleach
- Wait 12+ hours, then flush the system completely
Important: Too much bleach can damage equipment. For major issues or if you’re unsure, always call professionals like Plumbing Dunn Right.
Keep Your Water Flowing Smoothly
Good water well maintenance saves money and keeps your family safe. For Milton homeowners, that means watching for changes in your water, testing regularly, and knowing when to call experts.
We’ve been helping homes and businesses in Milton, Georgetown, Burlington, and across Halton Region with water well services for over 10 years. Our licensed team follows all Ontario regulations to keep your water clean and your system running right.
Need well maintenance? Contact us today for professional care.
