Equipment Used in Wells

Andrew Stone gives some simple descriptions of the two main types of well pumps used for home water supply.

We know the value of water when the well runs dry (or when the pump doesn't work).

Every day, millions of water pumps deliver water from wells to homes, farms and businesses. Very few well owners give much thought to pump equipment that typically provides 15-plus years of trouble-free service. In fact, most of the general public would not even recognize a well pump if they saw one. Without pumps, we could not access ground water. Just as a pump is the link to the resource, so too can public awareness about the importance of pumping equipment lead to greater understanding of the value of ground water. The information below is a simple description of the two main types of well pumps used for home water supply. Homeowners can benefit from understanding what sort of pump they have and how it works.