FAQs

Water filtration systems should be serviced on a yearly basis.

Water testing should be done on a yearly basis. Find local well companies with experience in testing your water!

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the average person uses 75 gallons of water per day, so you want to ensure it's safe by getting regular testing.

Well pumps and expansion tanks have a lifespan of about 10 years from installation. If you're noticing issues with your pump, it may be time for well pump repair. Our team at Shamrock Well & Pump can help.

Private wells in New England experience hard water, iron, manganese, low pH, hydrogen sulfide, radon, and arsenic. Installing water filtration systems can keep your water clean.

Some public water supplies have hard water and elevated levels of iron and manganese. Red or brown staining in sinks, tubs, showers, and other fixtures, as well as bad tastes and odors, are signs of bad water. If you're worried about your water's quality, reach out to well companies in your area.

Iron, brown, or reddish staining in tubs, toilets, and sinks.

Manganese: brownish stains in dishwasher, showers, and sinks. High levels of manganese can create odor.

Low pH: bluish-green staining in sinks, toilets, or showers.

Radon and Arsenic: Must be tested with water testing from well companies. There are no smells or visual signs.