You probably think that this article is going to address the importance of clearing brush around your property, being careful with your barbecue and fires in fire prone areas and ensuring you have a plan in place in the event of a fire. Those are all important, but are dealt with elsewhere in great depth. In this article, we are going to address the many rural homes in Napa County that provide their own storage tanks and fire hydrants for use in the event of a fire in proximity to these homes.
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In this blog we will discuss some of the most common questions when going through the process of selecting a well drilling contractor and drilling a new well. Oakville Pump Service does not drill wells, but regularly help our customers through this process when old wells fail or new properties are being developed.
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Some water wells can be very deep at over 800’ or more while others are shallow at 50’ or even less. Water demands vary from just a few gallons per minute to hundreds of gallons per minute. In this overview we are going to explore the factors affecting the selection of the correct submersible well pump for your water well.
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While it may seem a bit ridiculous to walk out to your well and drop a $50 or $100 bill hundreds of feet into the ground every month, many people are doing exactly that! Today we will explore the situations that result in homeowners throwing money away every month on electricity wasted by problems with their submersible well pump.
Read MorePower outages from utilities trying to reduce fire risk are becoming more common. As a result many people have no water because the well pump relies on utility power. Many people are purchasing and installing generators to ensure electricity is available during these power outages. There are several very important aspects to consider BEFORE buying a generator to power your water system.
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