Maryland Well Water Testing and Treatment Contractors
Find qualified Well Water Testing and Treatment contractors in Maryland using our contractor lookup tool. Learn more about NGWA Contractor Certifications here.
Michael Barlow Well Drilling Services Inc
Bel Air, MD 21014-1834
United States
Jones Well Drlg Carroll Water Systems
Jarrettsville, MD 21084-1624
Franks Well Drilling Inc
La Plata, MD 20646-4918
United States
Free State Drilling Inc
Frederick, MD 21701-2214
United States
Connelly & Associates Inc.
Frederick, MD 21704
United States
Patuxent Pump & Well
Hollywood, MD 20636-3112
United States
Somerset Well Drilling Company Inc
Westover, MD 21871-0067
United States
Clear Water Conditioning LLC
Snow Hill, MD 21863
United States
Wayne's Water'n'Wells Inc
Oakland, MD 21550-7115
United States
Brenneman Well Drilling Inc
Accident, MD 21520-0245
United States
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I have my well water tested?
The National Ground Water Association (NGWA) recommends well owners test their water at least annually for bacteria, nitrates, and any contaminants of local concern. More frequent testing should be considered if:
- There is a change in the taste, odor, or appearance of the well water, or if a problem occurs such as a broken well cap, inundation by floodwaters, or a new contamination source
- The well has a history of bacterial contamination
- The septic system has recently malfunctioned
- Family members or house guests have recurrent incidents of gastrointestinal illness
- An infant is living in the home, or
- To monitor the efficiency and performance of home water treatment equipment.
What can impact groundwater quality?
Forty-seven percent of the United States depend on groundwater for their basic drinking water supply. Having a basic understanding about groundwater quality will help ensure that your well is supplying potable water for your household.
Along with human activities, water quality is affected by a combination of natural processes. Most relate to chemical compositions underground. However, other factors such as biological, physical, and radiological conditions can affect water quality as well.
Read moreHow is a well disinfected?
Properly constructed and maintained water well systems are designed to keep microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and protozoa from getting inside the well system and into the water. When a water test indicates the presence of microorganisms in a well, disinfection of the well system is recommended along with some level of inspection.
Read moreMaryland Groundwater and Water Well Statistics
Few states can accurately or confidentially determine how many residential wells are in place. For each region, the American Housing Survey by the U.S. Census provides regional data.
Maryland is found in the South, along with these other states: Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Kentucky.
The last American Housing Survey Census indicates this region had 4,360,0002 households served by residential wells, with an average of 2.683 persons per household. The USGS estimates the population of self-supplied water supply users in Maryland to be 1,420,000, all of which use groundwater.
- 396 community water systems use groundwater for 959,000 people
- 539 non-community, non-transient water systems use groundwater for 149,000 people
- 2,260 non-community, transient water systems use groundwater for 331,400 people
- 1,520 irrigation wells used serving 600 farms and 78,700 acres
Well Water Testing and Treatment Articles and Resources
Does My Water Well Need Treatment? By Gary L. Hix, R.G., CWD/PI Have you ever asked yourself: “Does my well water need treatment?” The question is not one you can answer if you have not had your water tested recently. You should ask yourself instead: “When was the last time I had my water tested?” If the answer to this question […]
PFAS and Private Well Owners: What You Need to Know NGWA published PFAS and Private Well Owners: What You Need to Know, a two-page fact sheet for home owners concerned about PFAS. Written in easy-to-understand language by groundwater professionals, it explains what PFAS are, how to test wells for PFAS, treatment options, and more.
