Alright, folks, gather ’round. Today, I wanna share my little adventure with our new well. Yep, we finally got that sucker drilled, and let me tell you, it was a process. But the real head-scratcher was figuring out how long to run the water after it was all set up.
First off, the drilling crew finished up, packed their gear, and left me staring at this new hole in the ground. I knew I had to run the water, but for how long? The well guys told me to let it run for at least 24 hours before testing the water. They said this helps the well “settle in,” whatever that means. Basically, it ensures that the water we test is what we’ll actually be using.
So, I hooked up the pump and turned on the hose. The water that came out at first was, well, let’s just say it wasn’t pretty. It looked muddy, and there were bits of who-knows-what floating around. I kept it running, checking every few hours.
- Day 1: The water started to clear up a bit, but it still had a weird color, so I kept the water running.
- Day 2: Still running… The color looked better, and I didn’t smell any chlorine or other strange odors.
Now, I’d heard some folks say you should let the chlorinated water sit in your plumbing for about 12 to 24 hours. I decided to run it for a full 24 hours. And one thing is important! During this time, we didn’t use any water inside the house—no flushing toilets, no showers, nothing.
Honestly, it felt like forever. And I was a little worried because I’ve heard stories about wells running dry during this process. Luckily, ours kept going strong.
After two days, the water was crystal clear. I mean, it looked like it came straight out of a bottled water ad. That’s when I finally felt comfortable turning off the hose.
So, there you have it. My saga of the new well. If you ever find yourself in a similar situation, remember: patience is key. Let that water run, even if it seems excessive. It’s better to be safe than sorry when it comes to your water supply.
