Water is life. Humans can not go on beyond three days without water. An adult human body consists of 60% water, and about 71% of the Earth's surface is water. Imagine life without water, dare to survive?
Water is a renewable natural resource; thus, we are privileged to have been given what supposedly was an endless supply of water to support our needs. But what seems to be an infinite resource has become a scare of potential depletion, at least for groundwater.
What Is Groundwater?
There are several classifications and water sources on the Earth's surface; among them is groundwater. Groundwater is the water that seeps into the ground collected between soil cracks, sediments, and rocks. When pumped, this water can be stored in aquifers for days or weeks or even up to ten more years. Groundwater can be found everywhere in deep or shallow water layers.
Groundwater that has been treated can be used as drinking water. Groundwater can be used for other domestic purposes and in industrial, commercial, and agricultural industries. In the US, groundwater is used by 50% of the population as drinking water, including 100% of the rural residents.
How Is Groundwater Extracted?
The third highest among groundwater usage is the domestic use at 3,740 million gallons per day. In the United States, the groundwater extraction rate by agriculture amounted to 53,500 million gallons per day, the highest in groundwater consumption, particularly in the irrigation system.
Extraction for these purposes is done artificially, through a drilled well using a water pump. Deep wells are drilled into a rock to reach the water table and pumped out to discharge the water supply. The water pressure pushed it upward, yet a water pump should be installed to facilitate a continuous discharge.
Water well pumps are powered by an electric motor installed alongside a long pipe to penetrate deep into the ground.
When to Pump Up Water?
Groundwater extraction is inevitable, primarily if used in large amounts like the irrigation for the agriculture industry; however, the same water extraction is done even for home use where smaller quantities are needed. The extracted water is stored in a reservoir and undergoes treatment before being used. It is essential to pump and store water ahead to secure supply and ensure continuity of use.
Continuous and heavy extraction is commonly done if water demand is high and nonstop. This continuous pumping needs several pump units and heavy-duty ones that need to be always in perfect condition.
Keeping Your Pump in Good Working Condition
For efficiency and perfect performance, it is a must that pumps are always in excellent condition. Determine a regular preventive maintenance schedule, do not wait for the pump to break down before giving it the needed repair. These are the usual maintenance tips for your pump to help you avoid common pump issues.
Get Services of a Technical Expert
Nothing beats the skill of an expert. Do not entrust the maintenance of your pumps to those not familiar with them, as this may cause further damage when not handled properly. You can always call for a reputable company to do repairs and well service for you. Make sure to hire technical experts to perform the job. Further, make sure also that pump operators are well trained and technically equipped.
Always Check on the Machine Parts
Every part of the pump has its function necessary for its operation, which means that the whole unit shutdown if a single part malfunction. Never attempt to run a pump with damaged parts as it will further harm the machine that may affect the entire unit.
Some of the crucial parts that need to be regularly checked are O-rings, bearings, and wirings. It is also essential that you keep a spare parts inventory to perform the maintenance on schedule readily.
Avoid Overuse or Long Runtime
All machines have their runtime limits; this is the number of hours that a device is allowed to work. The excessive operation would likely decrease the performance or even cause damage some parts and eventually the whole machine unit.
Always Avail of After Sales Service
When you purchase your pumps, ensure that after-sales service is included in their offer, this would allow you to avail of repairs and maintenance from your supplier free of future charges. This way, you can save on future spendings while keeping your pump in perfect operational condition.
Takeaway
Like any other machines, a water pump is essential in water extraction to ensure continuous and uninterrupted water supply, whether for home use or large scale consumption. A water pump needs the appropriate maintenance to be carried out by technical experts; this will optimize performance and keep them perfect. A submersible pump can be a good choice for this use.
Be guided with a few preventive maintenance tips given above to avoid spending amounts of money when pumps are carelessly used and eventually cause damage and breakdown.
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