Is Your Well Water Well Protected?

12/8/2016

As temperatures are starting to drop, it is important that you insulate your well pipes and casing.
When pipes freeze, the flow of water is completely blocked. As the water expands to ice, pipes can burst and causes the potential to ruin your pump deep within the ground. This damage could be extremely expensive. So before the sun goes down and freezing temperatures set in, be sure to insulate your pipes and casings.

If your well does not have a cover for protection or if you are simply looking for additional insulation from the cold weather, here are a few tips to keep your water flowing and your pump working properly.

For insulating your pipes and casing you can purchase foam rubber sleeves or fiberglass insulation from your local home improvement store. Secure the insulation around your pipes and casing to withstand freezing temperatures and other outdoor elements.
For outdoor faucets or spigots, you may also consider an outdoor faucet cover. These foam coverings can be purchased at any home improvement store and attach firmly to your spigots to protect them from freezing.
Another great tip to keep your pipes from freezing, have a faucet inside of your home turned on slightly to allow a slow drip to keep some water movement within your pipes.

If you experience damages to your well or pump from frozen pipes or cold weather, call Croft Drilling Services for expert advice and emergency repairs.

30 Comments

Kayla link

2/11/2018 09:43:33 pm

I didn't know that it's important to secure the insulation around your pipes and casing to withstand freezing temperatures and other outdoor elements. My dad wants to have a well at home. My uncle suggested having drilling services and shared this article with him.

Ellie Davis link

7/31/2018 08:35:00 pm

Thank you for pointing out that you should cover your well for protection. My husband and I are wanting to get a well drilled in our yard. Hopefully, we can find the best contractor to do this for us.

Lilia Robberts link

8/3/2018 08:24:23 am

I've been thinking of getting a well to provide my water for a while. I live in a cold area, so I didn't know if this a was a good option. Thank you for letting me know that there are ways to protect my well in cold water. I'll need to remember the tip of using foam covering to protect my faucets. Now I just need to find a good drilling company to help me get the well I've always wished for.

Gary Puntman link

9/5/2018 10:37:00 am

I agree that you should make sure you keep your pipes and faucets safe. It's important to make sure you keep your pipes from freezing during the winter. I didn't know that having a faucet turned on a little bit could help prevent this from happening.

Derek Dewitt link

9/7/2018 10:49:16 am

My wife and I want to dig a water well soon, so thanks for sharing this. I like your point about insulating your pipes and casing with foam rubber sleeves. We'll be sure to do this so the pipes don't break in the freezing weather.

Kate Welling link

11/7/2018 06:02:38 pm

My husband and I want to get a well drilled in our backyard, so I'm happy that I found this article about how to protect it during the winter months. As you mentioned, we should consider getting an outdoor faucet cover to protect our spigots from freezing. I'm going to look for a water well company to install one for us. I'll be sure to ask the contractor all of the questions we have.

12/10/2018 03:45:05 pm

It's good to know that you can insulate your pipes with foam rubber sleeves. I actually hadn't thought about doing this. I live in a cold climate, so doing that would be a good idea. I'd rather be safe and make sure my pipes don't freeze.

Gillian Babcock link

12/17/2018 12:12:42 am

My dad wants to add another water source at home because he wants to save on water bills with a water well. It was discussed here that he can insulate the water pipes during winter by foam rubber sleeves. Furthermore, it's recommended to go to trusted manufacturers for quality water well drilling.

Ridley link

1/24/2019 03:12:16 pm

It's good to know more about water well care. I like how you said that the well needs to have a cover for protection. It gets really cold here, so I can see how important that would be.

Dean Phillips link

2/6/2019 08:37:05 pm

This article gives really great advice on insulating water well pipes with foam rubber sleeves or fiberglass. If I were in this business I try to ensure that my pipes are properly insulated and protected. These are things that professionals should keep in mind when building water wells.

Amy Winters link

2/8/2019 01:41:57 pm

Thanks for pointing out that pipes freezing can actually ruin your pump deep within the ground. My husband and I are thinking about having a water well installed, some I've been doing some research online about the problems we might encounter. We'll make sure to follow your tips to keep our pipes from freezing!

Sam Li link

2/13/2019 02:35:27 pm

I like what you said about purchasing rubber sleeves in order to keep your well pipes nice and insulated. I think that working with an experienced contractor is the way to go in order to ensure your water well is running smoothly. If I were to own a well, I would be sure to call a contractor with a solid reputation at the first signs of trouble.

3/21/2019 10:57:50 pm

My dad wants to have another water source at home because it's summer and he wants to save on water bills. It was explained here that the water well pipes should be insulated to withstand freezing. Furthermore, it's recommended to go to trusted businesses when in need of water well drilling services.

Sarah Smith link

4/16/2019 06:24:07 pm

It's interesting that you need to have a proper casing around your water well as well as the pipes leading from it. I would imagine that a quality well contractor would install the pipes properly the first time around. For this reason, I will start looking into well contractors with high reviews to drill a well on my property.

Jenna Hunter link

5/29/2019 07:47:40 pm

I really like what you said about how you can protect your water well. This would be really helpful for my cousin who wants to install a water well. It would be really helpful for her to have a professional to help her install the well.

Larry Weaver link

6/6/2019 01:06:36 pm

Thanks for the suggestion to get an outdoor faucet cover. My parents just moved to a part of the country that gets pretty cold during the fall and winter seasons, and they are worried about protecting their water well. Along with getting a faucet cover, I'll advise them to work with a well service to help keep their well alive during the cold season.

Thomas Jameson link

7/2/2019 10:44:48 am

It's good to know that you need to insulate your water pipes for you well so that they don't freeze and crack during the cold winter months. My brother wants to get a new well drilled in his backyard, but he doesn't know how he's going to winter-proof the pipes. I'll pass this information along to him so that he knows that he needs to insulate them.

Wade Joel link

10/28/2019 09:20:41 am

Thanks for these tips on water well protection. I didn't know that frozen pipes could lead to a potential pump malfunction! I appreciate that you included instructions for how to insulate the pipes, but there's no doubt that I'll be calling a professional well service since I just moved to this house and I want to make sure that everything's in order.

Tyson Coolidge link

3/9/2020 10:53:55 am

I like what you said about using foam rubber sleeves to insulate your pipes and protect your well. My sister has been telling me about how she wants to get a well installed on her property in the coming months. I'll share this information with her so that she can look into her options for professionals who can help her with this.

Alice Carroll link

11/15/2020 07:56:43 pm

It's good to know that rubber is a good material to use in order to insulate pipes for a water well. I'm considering to hire a water well drilling service next year in order to make better use of the empty space in my property. Making sure that it can function well no matter the season would be ideal.

Kristofer Van Wagner link

12/1/2020 12:57:54 pm

I appreciate that this post mentioned that hiring a water well repair service can help in preventing our faucet wells from freezing. Seeing how we are now in winter, it would be beneficial to take preventive measures for our watering wells. I will definitely look into hiring contractors who are experienced, to ensure that the service is done properly.

Eli Richardson link

2/16/2021 11:19:51 am

It really helped when you said it's important to protect your water well for the cold months. My wife and I moved to another state a few months ago, and we've heard that it won't be long before it starts to snow around here. We've never dealt with snow before, so we're not sure how to protect our home from the freezing temperatures, that's why we think your article is a lifesaver. We appreciate your tips about insulating our pipes before the temperature goes down

Curtis Butler link

2/22/2021 12:53:30 pm

Thanks for mentioning how you can protect your well water from cold weather by keeping one of your faucets on slightly in order to allow small amounts of water to travel through your pipes. My wife and I have been thinking about having a well drilled so that we can have access to clean water so that our newborn son stays healthy, but we're worried that the frequent snowstorms in our area may cause water in our well to freeze. We'll consider finding a drilling service that can help us find ways to care for our water well.

Taylor Hicken link

4/12/2021 06:45:42 pm

I appreciated it when you shared that one of the effective ways to keep your well protected is by allowing a slow drip to keep some water movement within your pipes. In this way, your water won't get freeze during the winter season. I would like to think if someone needs to have a well, he should consider hiring a reliable service to drill it and make sure to keep some water movement during wintertime.

Charlotte Fleet link

4/16/2021 03:59:03 pm

Thank you for your tips on how to keep a water well and pump protected and working properly. I agree with you that it is smart to insulate your pipes to help them withstand outdoor elements. I would imagine that it would be very smart to hire a professional water well company to service your system and make sure that it is prepared for harsh weather conditions.

John Carston link

3/23/2022 01:45:37 am

My favorite part of this article is the importance of identifying problems by checking the pipes. My cousin mentioned to me last night that he is planning to build a water well in case of water shortage in their home and asked me if I have any idea what is the best option for him. Thanks to this informative article and I'll be sure to tell him that it will be much better if he consults the trusted well drilling service in town as they can answer all his inquiries and will provide good-quality service.

Mia Evans link

5/17/2022 05:40:53 am

Thanks for helping me understand that it can be expensive to repair damages because of frozen pipes. I will keep in mind to have insulation systems installed for the 8" drilled water wells we plan to get for our property. We just need to have another source of water to reduce the monthly costs we usually have, and we'll also need to stick to our budget in the future that is why preventing damages would be the best thing to do for us.

Septic Tank Repair Ocala link

9/19/2022 12:06:08 am

I am not really good with English but I line up this very easygoing to understand. Nice info about water well.

Daisy James link

12/8/2022 04:27:18 pm

It was really helpful when you said to have a faucet in your home turned on to a slow drip so you can prevent your pipes from freezing. My husband and I want to get a water well drilled on our property in a couple of weeks, so I wanted to know some tips on how to take care of it during the cold weather. I'll keep these tips in mind once we hire a water well drilling service.

canberra bore water link

3/27/2023 08:48:01 pm

More than 23 million homes in the US utilize private wells to supply their drinking water. These wells are not subject to federal or state safety regulations, unlike public drinking water systems. They can get contaminated with a variety of contaminants and make youngsters ill. If your household consumes water from a private well, it's crucial to frequently test the water to ensure its safety. Inquire about testing if your kids drink well water at daycare, school, summer camp, or whenever your family travels.

Is Your Well Water Well Protected?

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