How and when is it better to clean the well

How quickly a new well will need to be cleaned depends on the quality of its design, however, in any case, it is crucial not to miss this moment. In a polluted source, water quality may be reduced so much that it will be unsuitable for food use. Therefore, we will consider next when to clean the well so that it always has clean drinking water.

Why clean the well

First of all, let's see if it is necessary to clean the well at all? Many people mistakenly believe that the presence of a house above the well protects the source from various contaminants, so it is not necessary to clean it. In fact, this is not the case and cleaning should be done regularly.

Even if the well is well-groomed and hermetically sealed, within a few years of operation, at least a few drops of rain, snow, dust particles, leaves, etc. must be taken into it. Of course, this may look quite harmless, but it should be borne in mind that even with a small amount of garbage in the water get microorganisms that multiply rapidly.

If leaves fall into the water, then over time, substances are formed in it that can cause serious harm to health. In addition, all sorts of pollution fall into the water from the bottom, in the form of sludge, as well as through the joints of concrete rings.

If at this stage you do not clean, then gradually the water will generally become unsuitable for drinking, as it will have an unpleasant taste and smell. And sometimes, this pollution becomes visible even "by eye", in the form of a rainbow film on its surface.

Therefore, as we see, the cleaning of the well is necessary primarily for the preservation of the quality of drinking water and, as a consequence, the health of those who drink it.

When it is necessary to clean the well

So, clean the wells without fail. But now the second question appears - when is it better to deal with this procedure?

There are a number of signs that indicate that the source needs immediate cleaning:

• The water level has gone down.
• Clay deposits formed on the walls of the column, which is due to the percolation of the water pipe.
• The presence of randomly fallen debris in the water.
• Visible turbidity of water.
• Water acquired an unpleasant smell and taste.

Any of these points indicates that it is necessary to stop operating the source and clean it as a matter of urgency. However, it is not necessary to wait for all these signs. Experts recommend cleaning the well two - three times a year.

If you do not have such an opportunity, then it is advisable to perform this procedure at least once a year. It is best to do work in the middle or late spring, the field of how the snow completely melts and the groundwater level drops. At the same time, the source must also be disinfected.

Tip! The cleaning of the well should be carried out three times so that in case of an emergency two people could pull out the third from the mine.

How to clean a well

By hand

Now consider the nuances of cleaning the well with your own hands. It should immediately be said that this work is laborious and even dangerous. Therefore, if the well is deep enough, it is better to entrust it to specialists.

The instruction for cleaning the well consists of several stages and is carried out in the following order:

• A gradual pumping of water by 30-50 cm is carried out while walls are cleaned. To do this, you can use a dense sponge or a soft brush on the metal, so as not to damage the surface of the column.
• When the walls are completely cleaned and you reach the bottom, you should completely drain the water and clean the bottom of the source.
• After that, it is necessary to seal all the existing cracks between the rings, using a solution of liquid glass, sand and cement. If there are large gaps, then you can use a special composition, which is called the hydromic, however, the price for it is quite high.
• After cleaning and minor repairs are completed, the mine should be disinfected. For this, the walls of the column need to be treated with a 10% bleach solution. The rest of the solution must be poured to the bottom of the well.
• In this form, the source must be left for 48 hours. Before operation, it is necessary to pump out water several times.

After this manipulation, the water will be clear and clean again.

Note! Before you go down into the mine, you need to make sure that there is no toxic gas in it. To do this, lower the bucket with a burning candle to the bottom. If the light does not go out, then there is no gas in the well.

Drain pump cleaning

This method allows you to clean the filter for the well, which eventually becomes clogged with silt. Accordingly, this procedure will require a pump of suitable capacity.

The principle of operation is that the pump "raises" the sludge from the bottom and cleans the water. Periodically, the pump must be taken to the surface to clean the filters. It is necessary to carry out the procedure until deposits no longer form on the filters.

Tip! While performing the cleaning of the well, it is not necessary to stand in the same place for a long time, as it can gradually suck the feet.

Conclusion

No well can function normally without periodic cleaning. Only in this way can we get clear, clean drinking water. If you do not pay proper attention to this issue, and do not perform cleaning in time, this can cause serious diseases for the whole family.

Additional information on this topic can be obtained from the video in this article.