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Yes, you can shock a well yourself, but it can be dangerous if you don’t know what you’re doing. We recommend calling a pro, but if you decide to do it yourself, make sure to follow proper safety precautions. This means wearing the correct safety gear, such as rubber gloves, goggles, and boots. You should also mix the chlorine solution in an open area with plenty of ventilation. Also, make sure not to drink or use the water for a few days afterward, until you’ve flushed the system and retested the water.

Repair costs range from $200 to $1,200, depending on the issue and pump type.

Both can deliver clean water to your taps, but well water and city water carry a few differences. City water is delivered and connected through a main water line, and it travels through a network of underground private and public pipes to service various buildings and structures once it’s been treated.

Well water is derived from dug or drilled wells that source groundwater from the water table. City water is often more expensive than well water, but it eliminates the need for you to test and treat your own well water.

There are a few signs you can look out for to determine if your well pump needs to be repaired or replaced, including the following:

• Your water pressure fluctuates.

• You lose water entirely on occasion.

• You notice the pump making unusual noises.

• Water sputters out of your fixtures.

• Your utility bills suddenly spike without explanation.

• You notice sediment or cloudiness in your water.

• You hear that the pump runs continuously.

If you notice any of these issues, call a professional well pump repair service to inspect it and determine whether you should repair or replace it.