Well water provides a dependable private water source for property owners. According to the EPA, more than 23 million homes relied on private water wells for drinking water in the U.S. in 2021. If you have the option for well water on your property, you should certainly take advantage. Here are several reasons they're so common.

They Don't Have Additives

There are two primary options for providing water to your home. You can obtain water from a private well, or you can get water from a municipal source if one is available near your home. A municipal water source will provide water that has been treated at a local water treatment facility. This water will meet EPA standards for drinking water, but there are many additives in this type of water. Water treatment facilities must add chemicals like chlorine or chloramines to the water to remove bacteria and microorganisms. These types of additives are not present in well water.

They're Naturally Filtered

The water that comes from a private well is filtered naturally. This is why the additional additives aren't necessary. When a water well company digs a well on your property, the borehole will go down far enough to access a groundwater supply. This water comes from a deeper-lying aquifer. When a well is properly sealed, has adequate filtration, and there is a slow travel time between the aquifer and the groundwater, bacteria growth is prevented and most harmful substances are filtered out naturally. Private wells do need to be tested occasionally, however, to ensure they're clean and safe.

They're Cost-Effective

If you purchase a home with a well, or if you hire a water well company to install a well on your property, you're making a smart investment. Once you've paid for the initial well installation, there are a few other expenses associated with obtaining your water this way. However, a municipal water system will charge you a monthly fee for your water usage. When you have well water, you won't have to pay a monthly water bill.

They Have Fewer Supply Interruptions

Municipal water systems can experience inconvenient water supply interruptions for a number of reasons. Private wells rarely have service interruptions. This makes for a continuous water supply you can count on.

These are just a few of the reasons you should join the other homeowners who have their own water wells. If you're interested in learning more about private wells, please contact Middle Georgia Water Systems today. We're here for your well needs.