Well Information & Resources

Your private well is one of the most important systems on your property. When a well, pump, pressure tank, or water system has a problem, it can quickly become a major inconvenience.

At Red Cedar Well Service, we believe homeowners should have access to useful, easy-to-understand information about their wells and drinking water. Our well information articles are designed to help homeowners, buyers, sellers, contractors, and property owners understand common well problems, maintenance, inspections, water quality, and well system components.

We provide well pump service, water well inspections, water sampling, pressure tank service, emergency no-water service, well caps and seals, new wells, replacement wells, and other private well services throughout Colfax, Menomonie, Dunn County, Eau Claire, Chippewa County, and surrounding Western Wisconsin communities.

Suddenly have no water?

A loss of water can be caused by several different problems, including a failed well pump, electrical issue, pressure switch problem, damaged wiring, pressure tank failure, low water level, or another issue with the well system.

Learn more about:

• What to check when you suddenly have no water
• Common signs of a failing well pump
• Why a well pump may run continuously
• Why your water pressure is low
• When a pressure switch may be causing problems
• How pressure tanks work
• When a well pump may need to be repaired or replaced
• What to do during an out-of-water emergency

Related service: [Emergency Well & Pump Service]

Your well pump is responsible for bringing groundwater from your well into your home. Different well systems use different types of pumps and components, and proper installation and maintenance are important for dependable water service.

Our articles can help you understand:

• Submersible well pumps
• Well pump replacement
• Well pump troubleshooting
• Pump controls
• Pressure switches
• Pressure tanks
• Well pump cycling
• Low water pressure
• Common pump problems
• Signs your pump may be reaching the end of its service life

Related service: [Well Pump Service]

Buying or selling a home with a private well?

A well inspection can help identify problems with the well and water system before a property transaction is completed.

Our well inspection information covers topics such as:

• What is checked during a well inspection
• Property transfer well inspections
• Well pumps and pressure tanks
• Well caps and seals
• Well construction
• Water sampling
• Common reasons a well inspection may fail
• What homeowners should know before buying a property with a private well

A well inspection can provide valuable information about the condition and operation of a private well system.

Related service: [Well Inspections]

A properly installed well cap or seal is an important part of protecting a private well.

A damaged, improperly fitted, or non-compliant well cap can potentially allow insects, rodents, surface water, or other contaminants to enter the well.

Our well information articles explain:

• What a vermin-proof well cap does
• Why well caps matter
• Common well cap problems
• Well seals and sanitary protection
• Why damaged or missing components should be addressed
• What homeowners should look for around their well

Related service: [Well Caps & Seals]

Clear water does not necessarily mean water is free from contaminants.

Private well owners should understand the importance of appropriate water sampling and testing. Water quality can change over time, and testing may be especially important after certain events or when buying or selling a property.

Learn about:

• Private well water testing
• Water sampling
• Bacteria testing
• When homeowners should consider testing their well water
• What can affect private well water quality
• Why proper sampling procedures matter
• Well inspection water testing

Related service: [Water Sampling & Testing]

Your pressure tank plays an important role in how your well system operates.

Problems with a pressure tank can result in:

• Low water pressure
• Rapid pump cycling
• Fluctuating water pressure
• A pump that turns on and off frequently
• Loss of water service
• Increased wear on the well pump

Learn how pressure tanks work, what common problems look like, and when professional service may be necessary.

Related service: [Pressure Tank Service]

Building a new home or dealing with a well that no longer produces enough water?

A new or replacement well project involves more than simply drilling a hole. Proper planning, drilling, excavation, waterlines, pump installation, pressure tanks, and connections all need to work together.

Our articles explain what homeowners and contractors should know about:

• New well construction
• Replacement wells
• Wells that have gone dry
• Wells that no longer produce adequate water
• Working with well drilling companies
• Well pump installation
• Waterline installation
• Pressure tank installation
• Coordinating a complete well system

Red Cedar Well Service works with multiple well drilling companies and can help coordinate the well project from drilling through the installation of the pump and water system.

Related service: [New & Replacement Wells]

Over time, some wells can experience problems related to sediment, mineral buildup, or reduced performance.

Well cleaning and air development are specialized services that may help address certain well problems.

Learn more about:

• Why a well may need cleaning
• Air development
• Sediment and mineral buildup
• Reduced well performance
• Well maintenance
• When professional evaluation may be appropriate

Related service: [Well Cleaning & Air Development]

Don't ignore changes in your water system.

Contact a qualified well professional if you notice:

• No water
• Sudden loss of water pressure
• Water pressure constantly changing
• The well pump running continuously
• Rapid pump cycling
• Unusual noises from the well system
• Air coming from faucets
• Changes in water appearance
• A damaged well cap
• Problems with the pressure tank
• A well that appears to be producing less water

Addressing problems early may help prevent a small issue from becoming a larger and more expensive water system problem.

We are continually adding useful information for Wisconsin private well owners.

Check back for articles about:

Well Pumps • Emergency Well Service • No Water Emergencies • Pressure Tanks • Well Inspections • Property Transfer Wells • Well Caps • Well Seals • Vermin-Proof Well Caps • Water Sampling • Water Testing • New Wells • Replacement Wells • Well Drilling • Well Cleaning • Air Development • Private Well Maintenance • Well Problems • Water Quality

Red Cedar Well Service proudly serves homeowners and contractors in Colfax, Menomonie, Dunn County, Eau Claire, Chippewa County, and surrounding Western Wisconsin communities.

If you're experiencing a problem with your private well or simply want to learn more about your well system, our information resources can help you understand the basics and know when it's time to call a professional.

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