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Purchasing a home with a private water well can be an excellent investment—especially in rural North Houston where municipal water may not be available. But unlike city water, where quality and infrastructure are managed by a public utility, a private well puts the responsibility entirely on the homeowner. A thorough well inspection before closing is

When your well pump fails, the immediate panic of having no water is often followed by a pressing question: should I repair the pump or replace it entirely? At 77 Water Well Inc., we make this decision every day, and our approach is always the same—recommend the solution that gives you the best long-term value,

If your well water leaves a sandy residue in your bathtub, clogs your faucet aerators every few months, or makes your drinking water look cloudy, sediment is likely the culprit. Sediment in well water is common in Texas, particularly in areas with sandy soils or where the aquifer contains fine gravel and silt. The good

Discovering bacteria in your well water is alarming, but it’s more common than you might think—and it’s absolutely treatable. Understanding the difference between total coliform bacteria and E. coli, knowing how they enter your well, and taking the right corrective steps can restore your water to safe drinking quality. What Is Total Coliform? Total coliform

One of the most frustrating experiences for a well owner is turning on the shower only to feel the water pressure drop to a trickle because someone else in the house started the dishwasher or turned on a sprinkler. This “pressure war” happens when your well’s production rate can’t meet peak demand. The solution isn’t

There’s nothing quite like a lush green lawn to make a Texas property look its best. But if you’re running your irrigation system off your private well, you may have noticed an unwelcome side effect: every time the sprinklers turn on, the water pressure inside your house plummets. Showers turn to a trickle, toilets fill

Few things cause panic faster than turning on the tap and getting nothing. Whether it’s the middle of a hot Texas summer or a quiet Sunday morning, losing water pressure stops your household in its tracks. Before you call for emergency service, there are several quick checks that can either solve the problem immediately or

After a long, hot Texas summer, your well water quality may have changed without you realizing it. Extended drought, high water demand, and seasonal temperature shifts can alter the chemistry and biology of your aquifer. Fall is the ideal time to test your water because it captures any changes that occurred during the summer months

When your well pump suddenly stops running, the problem often isn’t the pump itself—it’s the pressure switch. This small, inexpensive component tells your pump when to turn on and off based on water pressure in your system. Because it’s a mechanical switch with electrical contacts, it’s prone to wear, corrosion, and contamination. The good news

Texas may not see long, frozen winters—but one hard freeze is all it takes to burst pipes, crack pressure tanks, and damage your pump. Unlike northern states where winterization is a months-long process, Texas well owners can protect their systems in a single afternoon. The key is focusing on the vulnerable points that are most