should the system have a check up?
Well rehabilitation is another option if your well yield has declined over time.
Call us to set up an appointment, and our trained technicians will come out and examine your system & make
any recommendations that are needed. If the items can be changed during the visit, this can be done at that time with
your permission.
All service work and replacement parts will be left on site unless other arrangements are made. All service calls require a written document of what was done by the technician. This will be left with the customer and
a copy will be filed in our office for future referral.
Call us BEFORE you buy!
Make sure the time you spend looking & researching includes a call to us. IT IS FREE! We will be happy to give you any information about the area & look up other well logs for your area. This is important for your final decision.
Drill first, build later!
Drilling for water first is the most important thing to do. Using your septic professional to locate the septic / well & house is very important. No mistakes this way or problems with regulatory persons.
DRILLING FAQ'S
How much water do I need?
Water requirements vary from county to county, but a good "rule of thumb" is 70-100 gals per day per person. If the system you install has the ability to produce 10 gallons per minute, this equals 600 gallons per hour and 14,400 gallons in 24 hours.
How long will it take to drill the well?
It can take 1-3 weeks to drill, depending on the materials we are drilling through. Generally we can get a good idea after we research the area & get other well depths which can give us a better time estimate.
Will my water be good?
For the most part the answer is YES. Most of the problems that arise in well water can be filtered & treated.
Do you need water rights?
No! State of Washington has granted an exemption to a homeowner for 5OOO gallons of water per day or less. This rule would include all water usage for homes, cars, irrigation, swimming pools, etc.
Do you need a permit?
Yes! A drilled well up to 12" is $200.00 & is issued through the Dept of Ecology.
This does not include any required permits from the County Authorities. The best way to have the county permits issued is through the septic designer's paper work.
How to get water to the home?
Make sure you have all of the things you want the water to go to in mind. Allow your septic contractor or the dirt guy cutting the foundation to dig ditches. Then make sure when crossing your driving areas a culvert is used for placement of pipe & or electrical (mark the culverts ). Make sure any irrigation lines are marked & have shut off valves installed. Using your own camera take as many pictures as necessary so when there is a problem in the future you will be able to see the picture not try and remember where you went around the trees or crossed the driveway.
What kind of pump do I need?
Most pumps today are 4" submersibles & the most popular is 3/4 hp. 10 gal per minute. Using a jet pump is still something done, but mostly used as booster pumps or re-pump water for increased pressure.
How to maintain system (pump system)?
Water systems installed correctly will give a long service life. However we like to think of systems like any mechanical product, Preventative Maintenance, is very important. Check the system for leaking pipes, if cold turn the heat on, check the air in the tank 1 time, or call us for our Professional technicians to assist you in this process.
What is the process for abandoning a well?
Decommissioning (abandoning) a well requires a permit and special handling. Call us for further information.
LINKS
Washington State Ecology Dept.
Better Business Bureau
National Ground Water Assoc.
Washington State Ground Water Assoc.
Gould Pump Co.
Jacuzzi Pump Co.
Starite Pump Co.
Franklin Electric Motor Co.
Ametek Co. (tank & tank accessories co.)
Pierce County
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P.O. Box 330; Burley, WA 98322
Phone: 253-851-7867 | Fax: 253-857-5488
Email:
harborpump@gmail.com
Serving
Kitsap, Pierce and Mason Counties
