Where is your well head located? Is it below the ground, level with the ground, or above the ground? If you answered anything besides above the ground, then you need a well casing extension. A well casing extension is a steel pipe, complete with a waterproof cap, that brings your well head above the surface. […]
Water Conservation Tips Every Connecticut Private Well Owner Needs to Know As a well owner, you rely on Mother Nature for your water supply. When there’s ample rain, you most likely have ample water, and when there are long periods without precipitation, there’s a chance your well could run dry. Not only does this mean […]
If you have a private well on your property, you know how frustrating it can be to deal with the wellhead (even though the delicious well water you get as a result is worth it!). This less-than-appealing metal pipe sticking up from the ground is especially annoying when it comes to landscaping. However, it is […]
You are anxious to see the results of your well water test, but when they finally arrive, you have no idea what they actually mean. The measurements, limits, and standards are enough to confuse anybody, and unless you can decipher them properly, you will have no way of knowing if your well water needs some […]
Well water starts as rain. As it seeps into the ground, it can dissolve solids there that can wind up in the water you drink, cook with and bathe in. Regular testing helps detect and allows you to eliminate any dangerous chemicals or other adulterants. A few of the chemicals and other contaminants that can […]
Connecticut residents know they better start preparing for winter early so they don’t have to deal later with the stress and aggravation that snow, ice and subzero temperatures inflict on heating and water systems. Wintertime woes involving malfunctioning water well pumps are among the most common issues plaguing Connecticut business and home owners during winter, […]
According to Connecticut’s Department of Public Health, 15 percent of Connecticut’s population depend on wells to provide them with clean, usable water. The “Action Level List Private Wells” found on the state’s DPH website states that “groundwater in Connecticut can be affected by chemical contamination from recent or historic releases involving pesticides, industrial chemicals, fuel […]
Ready your well pump system for winter. Why is pre-winter maintenance so important? Waiting until the ground is frozen or several feet of snow need to be shoveled out of the way can delay necessary well repairs and cost you more.
When there is the threat of a storm that may bring a power outage to your home, these helpful tips may better prepare you and make it a little less stressful to deal with.
Frozen ground conditions can aggravate an existing well water problem. Don’t let Mother Nature threaten your water supply during the harsh winter months ahead!
Greco & Haines offers a wide range of sump pumping products and services. We work with you to help you select the most appropriate system for your particular situation. Whether that’s a portable sump pump with a garden hose, replacement of your existing system, or a complete newly installed sump pump, we have the right system to match your needs and budget.
Our experience and extraordinary service comes from our professional factory-trained well water technicians, our knowledgeable customer service and exceptional support staff. Together, we have over 600 years of experience! Affordable and convenient, we work within your schedule anywhere in Connecticut with 14 service trucks, 3 boom/winch trucks and a rack truck.
