Well drilling equipment for sale

Drilling a hole in the ground until it reaches an underground aquifer creates a well, which is the source of well water. The majority of wells have switched from the pulley and bucket system to a pump that connects directly to a home's plumbing, though some can be hundreds of years old. 

Well water obtained from a private well is free to use and some people consider it a fresher, more natural source of water because it isn’t chemically treated. But there are also safety issues with this. It is the homeowner's responsibility to make sure the well water is safe to drink because, unlike city water, it is not tested or treated by any regulatory body. Even though the water might be free, the homeowner is in charge of the well's upkeep, including any necessary treatments and equipment repairs.

By comparison, city water is supplied to your home and the surrounding community by your city government. City water is subject to several laws and regulations that require it to be regularly tested and treated to ensure it’s safe to drink. With this in mind, city water may be considered safer than untreated well water. However, some contaminants may linger after the treatment process and the water may even be contaminated from pipes on the way from the treatment facility to your home. Furthermore, city water is billed based on usage and can be limited through regulations or shut off during events that require it.