Well Pump & Tank Services in Salt Lake City

Signs of Well Pump or Pressure Tank Trouble

Well systems use different pump configurations. A submersible pump operates below the water level inside the well, while a jet pump sits above ground and draws water through piping. The pressure tank and pressure switch regulate stored pressure and control how often the pump starts as household demand changes.

Common concerns that warrant diagnosis include:

• Insufficient water pressure or no water at household fixtures.
• A power failure or another electrical fault affecting pump operation.
• An unresponsive pressure tank or a broken air bladder inside the tank.
• Slow water replenishment after household demand.
• Frequent pump starts and stops, known as short cycling.

Short cycling means the pump repeatedly turns on and off over brief intervals, often because of pressure loss or a pressure-control problem. No water, low pressure, tank failure, electrical faults, and pump failure can produce overlapping symptoms, but they require different diagnostic work. Advanced pressure testing, flow rate analysis, and electrical diagnostics help distinguish among them.

When a repair calls for replacement components, our corporate service process uses genuine replacement parts for lasting repairs. The appropriate solution still depends on the equipment, diagnosed failure, and condition of the complete water-delivery system.

Private-Well Water Quality Concerns

Unusual odor, taste, or color differs from a confirmed mechanical pump problem. These changes may indicate a water-quality concern that requires appropriate private well water testing rather than pump diagnosis alone. A working pump can move water normally even when the water itself needs evaluation.

Individual private wells aren’t regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, so owners are responsible for monitoring their water safety. Local rules require annual testing of individual wells for a defined contaminant panel that includes:

• Antimony, arsenic, and barium.
• Nitrate and total coliform.
• Other listed contaminants.

Utah Requirements for Private-Well Work

Utah regulates compensated well pump installation and repair. A contractor performing that work must hold a Pump Installer’s License or Well Driller’s License issued by the Utah Division of Water Rights. A person working on a well located on their own property for their own use is exempt from that contractor licensing requirement.

A valid Utah water right is required before constructing a well or putting groundwater to beneficial use. New well construction and specified modifications require a Start Card, which is the Division of Water Rights authorization to begin covered work. Those modifications include deepening a well and installing a pitless adapter, the fitting that allows a buried water line to exit the well casing.

Pump installation or repair on an existing well doesn’t require a separate Start Card. Different work on the well itself may still trigger that requirement, so homeowners must distinguish equipment service from construction or modification.

Private-Well Flow & Pressure Standards

Local private drinking-water standards require a well to supply at least 400 gallons per day for each household. When the same well also supplies landscape water, the requirement increases to at least 800 gallons per day per household.

A private drinking-water well must also maintain at least 20 pounds per square inch of pressure at all times. Pressure testing and flow rate analysis measure different aspects of performance, so acceptable pressure alone doesn’t establish that a system meets the daily water-supply requirement.