There are only two possible sources of water supply for your home: city water or a well. In Martin County, well water can be an affordable and safe alternative to city water. If you are a new or prospective homeowner, it’s a good idea to have a well contractor inspect your system and help you become familiar with it.
Even if you have city water, using a well to supply your sprinkler system is typically more cost-effective than relying on city water, with the primary expense being the minimal cost of electricity to run the water pump. If your well was installed before 1992, it is likely located below ground, which can be challenging for new homeowners or prospective buyers who may struggle to locate an older well. If left unresolved, this can become a significant issue.
We are able to locate wells if their location is unknown.
Water Wells 101
For those unfamiliar with wells, the idea of purchasing a home with a well and pump may feel a bit intimidating. A well functions like a straw inserted into an underground aquifer, typically consisting of a 2” to 4” galvanized or PVC pipe. A pump draws water through this “straw,” pressurizes it in a tank, and distributes it to your home and/or sprinkler system. Since 1992, state law has required wells to extend 12” above ground. However, wells installed before 1992 are likely located below ground. If the location of a well is unknown, we can help locate it.
Wells and Their Economic Benefits
Even if you have city water, using a well to supply your sprinkler system is typically more cost-effective, with the primary expense being the minimal cost of electricity to operate the water pump. However, some wells produce higher levels of iron, which can stain driveways, walls, and even trees. Installing a chemical injection unit can significantly reduce staining, though it requires regular maintenance and adds additional costs. In some cases, if a well has a particularly high iron content, it may be more economical to connect a small yard to city water to avoid iron stains.
Issues with your well?
Issues such as running out of water or experiencing low water volume are often caused by pump or tank problems, but they can also stem directly from a well issue. In addition to age and normal wear and tear, lawn mowing and landscaping are the primary contributors to well damage. Our technicians can assess and pinpoint the source of the problem. When a well is deemed beyond repair, proper abandonment becomes necessary, followed by the installation of a new well. (Failing to abandon a well correctly can result in aquifer contamination.)
Certain areas in South Florida are prone to water quality issues, such as high levels of iron or sulfur, which we frequently encounter in some Martin County neighborhoods. If a well produces poor-quality water, a well contractor may be able to drill a new well at a different depth to achieve better water quality. Additionally, if a well does not produce sufficient water volume to supply a sprinkler system, it is possible to install an additional well to meet the required volume.
In Line, Inc. is a State Licensed Well Contractor in Martin County, Florida.
As a state licensed well contractor, we can assess and determine if a repair may be possible.
Possible issues with your well
- No Water in the house or irrigation system
- Hole in well casing
- Sand in the house or irrigation filter
- Hole in suction pipe
- Well cave-in
- Low pressure on the irrigation system but house pressure is good
- Water quality changed drastically over a short period of time
- Strong smell
- Discolored water
- Strong taste or salty water
- Low volume
- Clogged well point
- Check valve malfunction
Let In Line, Inc. solve your water well problems
As a State of Florida Licensed Well Contractor, In Line, Inc. can assess, detect and resolve your irrigation system issues — including your well.
Sprinklers, Water Pumps & Wells: (772) 225-7720