Leaks in water well casings can be caused by a variety of things including corrosion, pressure from stones or other objects pressing against the casing, splits at a welded or defective casing seam, even a lightning strike or nearby construction site that may be blasting.

It can often be difficult to tell that your well casing has a leak. Here are a few signs that you may have a problem.

Common Signs of Well Issues While there are multiple reasons your well pump could be experiencing issues, there are 7 typical signs of well water issues: 1. Well pumps air and well yield is reduced. Bubbles can also occur when the water level in a well is low, causing air to get inside of the pump. The pressure switch and pump continuously cycle on and off. A leak in your home or corrosion of casing, liner or screen can cause the well pump to run continuously. Holes will allow water of undesirable quality to enter your well. If you have a leak in your water well casing, it is important to identify the leak as quickly as possible. Here are some of the warning signs to pay attention to: You notice the water flow has decreased. You see dirt, sand, or sediment in the water. Some symptoms of a cracked well casing include: sudden appearance of dirt or cloudy water reduction in the well water flow rate appearance of bacteria, which would lead to unusual taste/smell of well water. Apr 29, 2018 Some symptoms of a cracked well casing include: sudden appearance of dirt or cloudy water; reduction in the well water flow rate; appearance of bacteria, which would lead to unusual taste/smell of well water; If you're concerned about your well casing, you might consider having it inspected.

A gradual reduction in well flow rate
Sudden appearance of dirt, sand, debris in the water supply
Changing your water filters more often than normal
A bacterial or other contamination problem in the well water

If you have one or more of these symptoms, your well may be in trouble. Failure to fix the problem could cause further damage to your well casing and lead to possible pump failure in extreme cases.

The good news is, you don’t always need another well drilled. Our well experts can come out, identify the problem and suggest another option such as a well liner or screen.

WELL LINER

A well liner is often the best way to assure your well is not leaking. A well technician will come out and check the well using either a visual inspection or by sending camera into the well.

Repair sleeves are designed to fix a specific leak spot in a well casing – often one that occurs near the top of the water level where oxygen and water combine to increase the risk of corrosion. The installer lowers a well casing repair sleeve, a cylinder small enough to slide into the casing, to the point where the casing is leaking. The technician then seals the sleeve to the surrounding well casing to block the casing leak or damage.

RE-DRILLING THE WELL

Deciding on whether to install a well liner or completely replace the well is a challenge. You’ll want to consider overall cost, the age of the current well, the magnitude of the damage and casing condition and water demand.

Our experts can guide you through the process and see what is best for your situation. Call or email us for a consultation.

Well Casing Repair Cost

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The well casing is one of the most important parts of your well; it keeps debris, insects, and sediment out of your water. However, it’s also one of the most commonly replaced parts of a well, so it’s not out of the question that yours may be cracked or damaged (especially if it’s older).

The well casing is the tube that travels from the well above the ground and gives you a direct line to the pump and the well itself. It can become cracked in a variety of ways, including:

Being struck by lightning during a storm
Being hit with a car or lawnmower
Earthquakes and other ground shifting events
Extreme heat and cold
Age
Natural wear and tear

How to Tell If Your Well Casing Is Cracked

If the well casing is cracked above the ground, you’ll most likely be able to see it. Otherwise, cracks below-ground can be letting sediment and other dirt and debris into your water supply. If you find that the water coming out of your faucet is full of sand, dirt, and other particles, it might be time to call a well repair company to inspect your casing.

Repairing a Cracked Well Casing

Symptoms of a cracked well casing replacement

There are two ways that a well specialist might fix a well casing:

First, for above-ground damage, they may suggest repairing the pipe and extending it upwards so that it’s easier to see and avoid in the future.

The second approach involves placing a liner against the part of the pipe that is damaged. This involves pushing a camera down inside the pipe and inflating a lining to seal to the interior of the casing.

Symptoms Of A Cracked Well Casing In Spanish

Symptoms Of A Cracked Well Casing System

If you are unsure if your well casing is cracked or if you need an estimate on how much it’s going to take to fix your casing, contact Goold Wells & Pumps in Valatie today!