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While the Aug. 22 rain was welcomed, Eastern Connecticut is still a D3 Extreme Drought situation.
How Do I Know if I Have a Problem?
Indicators that your well water supply is having trouble keeping up with demand for water in your house may include:
• If your well pump turns on more frequently than normal. You are more likely to realize this is happening if your well pump is not located deep inside the well. Some well pumps are located in a crawl space or basement.
• If you notice frequent fluctuation of the pressure gauge on your storage tank. This is possibly indicating short cycling of a submersible pump located deep inside your well.
• If you are experiencing water surges or a complete loss of water from your taps.
• If you experience a drop in water pressure.
• If the water quality becomes cloudy, turbid, or, silty.
About My Well
Where is it? How deep is it? These are some basic questions and having the answers ahead of time can be helpful when trying to troubleshoot any issues with your well water system. If you do not know the answers, call your local health department. (For northeastern Connecticut, contact the Northeast District Department of Health at (860) 774-7350.)
Conserving Water
Implementing water conservation methods when you experience water quantity problems can be helpful. You and your family can significantly reduce your daily water demand by:
• Cutting back on outdoor water use by reducing or eliminating lawn irrigation and washing of vehicles, etc.
• Finding and fixing any leaks in your home’s plumbing system (i.e. toilets, fixtures, plumbing, appliances, etc.)
• Limiting time used to bathe and shower.
• Using dishwashers and clothes washers only when there is a full load.
• Turning off the water while washing dishes, brushing teeth, etc.
• Timing water use to spread it out over the entire day. This may allow time for the water level in the well to recover between uses.
• Considering installation of low-flow water fixtures and energy-efficient water using appliances.
— posted by the Town of Woodstock CT Emergency Management
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