Residential water well problems can be attributed to many causes, from equipment failure to depletion of the aquifer to improper well design and construction. Whether faced with a depleted aquifer due to drought or an improperly sized pump, water well contractors spend much of their time responding to and troubleshooting water well issues.
Most problems with water well systems can be divided into three categories: well, electrical or mechanical. Industry experts attribute about 70 percent of water well system problems to electrical issues involving the motor, wires or control systems.