Well pump repair in Bullard, TX
Pump and well help for homes and acreage around Bullard and the south end of Smith County.
Bullard is a small town of about 3,300 people at the 2020 census, sitting mostly in southern Smith County with a small part in Cherokee County. The wooded country around it, toward Lake Palestine and Flint, is full of homes and acreage on private wells.
What causes rusty water in southern Smith County?
Much of the area's groundwater comes from sands that carry dissolved iron, and water from the Queen City aquifer tends to be acidic. That combination stains fixtures, clogs filters and corrodes metal fittings over time. A pump replacement is a good time to swap old galvanized drop pipe and fittings for corrosion-resistant materials.
What should I know about old or unused wells?
Older rural properties sometimes have an abandoned well left over from an earlier house. In Texas, the landowner is responsible for plugging an abandoned or deteriorated well, either by hiring a licensed driller or pump installer or by plugging it themselves under the state's rules, and a plugging report has to be filed. An open, unused well is a contamination and safety hazard.
What do Bullard well calls usually involve?
- Pump failures and replacements
- Corroded fittings and pipe from acidic water
- Iron filters and water treatment
- Questions about old or abandoned wells
Common questions
Who is responsible for plugging an old well on my property?
In Texas, the landowner. You can hire a licensed driller or pump installer, or plug it yourself following state rules, and file a plugging report within 30 days.
Why do my well fittings keep corroding?
Acidic, iron-rich groundwater, common in parts of Smith County, corrodes galvanized metal. Corrosion-resistant pipe and fittings help.
Services in Bullard
- Well pump repairDiagnosis and repair when the pump won't run, trips the breaker or delivers no water.
- Well pump replacementNew submersible or jet pumps sized for your well and household.
- Pressure tanks & switchesFixes for short cycling, waterlogged tanks and failed pressure switches.
- Low water pressureFinding the cause of weak pressure, from the pump and tank to clogged lines.
- Rusty, smelly & cloudy waterHelp with iron, sulfur smell, cloudy water and water testing for private wells.
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No water at the tap?
Call now instead of sending a form. A dead pump is a same-day problem.