Monitoring Your Groundwater System

NAPA — While groundwater systems require ongoing maintenance by a professional manager, property owners can also assist with maintenance by monitoring system performance. This primarily consists of paying attention to unusual developments such as a PG&E bill that’s higher than usual or a noticeable dip in water pressure or quality. Since any of these can be indicative of an underlying issue, it’s a good idea to have your groundwater system manager come out and take a look. This proactive step will help you catch problems early and prevent them from becoming full-blown.

Besides contacting your groundwater system manager when unusual conditions arise, it’s a good idea to schedule an annual service and inspection. This will give your manager a chance to service the filter and other system components, as well as inspect the condition of the water tanks and check the pressure. Having these measures performed each year will go a long way toward keeping your system operating smoothly and preventing problems from occurring down the road.