Fleming Well Drilling

Sulfur can occur in ground water in two forms: sulfides and sulfates. Sulfides are naturally in limestone containing organic materials. A “rotten egg” smell coming from your water indicates the presence of hydrogen sulfide gas. Creating an unpleasant odor and taste, sulfides cause corrosion to plumbing and darken water. There are several methods for treating sulfur. Aeration, ozone, hydrogen peroxide, and chlorine (best followed by filtration) are effective against dissolved hydrogen sulfide or gas. A reverse osmosis system, Nano filtration system, or a negative ion-exchanger also can be effective in reducing sulfates. Filtration is necessary in combating sulfur formation as a mineral or in biofilms.

Total Dissolved Solids TDS, as it is commonly known, is the concentration of all dissolved minerals in water. It is the direct measurement of the interaction between minerals and ground water. TDS levels above 1000 mg/L will usually yield poor tasting water. Levels above 2000 mg/L are considered undrinkable due to taste, and levels more than 10,000 mg/L are defined as undrinkable. Water softeners with a reverse osmosis system are effective in lowering the TDS to satisfactory levels.

State law requires that all new construction of wells have a permit before any work can be started. Your County Health Division can issue you this permit. On the bottom of our Home Page you will find a link.

The Hardness in drinking water is caused by two nontoxic chemical minerals; Calcium and magnesium. Found in ground water that has come in contact with certain rocks and minerals, especially limestone and gypsum. If either of these minerals are present in your water, the water is said to be “hard”. Usually making lather or suds for washing difficult and a film to appear on coffee. Hard water has not been shown to cause health problems, but can be a nuisance as it may cause soap curds and deposits to form on pipes and other plumbing fixtures. Over time this can reduce the diameter of the pipes and plumbing. This could mean your well might require well rehabilitation please look on our repair and service page. Otherwise, the installation of a water softener can prevent hard water. People with heart or circulatory problems may want to consult their physician about drinking softened water as the softening process removes calcium and magnesium by adding sodium to the water.

Water often looks cloudy when first taken from a faucet and then it clears up. The cloudy water is caused by tiny air bubbles in the water similar to the gas bubbles in beer and carbonated soft drinks. After a while, the bubbles rise to the top and are gone.

No, water is safe, but the standard vinyl garden hose is composed of substances to keep it flexible. These chemicals can dissolve and get into the water as it goes through the hose. Bacteria have been known to collect inside hoses especially during warm seasonal months and the outside thread openings at the end of your hose can be covered with germs.

Water flows out of taps because of pressure in the water system by the pump. Different pumps have different flow capacities, and the pressure tank in a water system is designed to have extra gallons of water on reserve so small demands don’t require the pump to switch on, like turning on a faucet for a few seconds to get a glass of water. Low pressure can occur when the tank cannot compensate for flow greater than the pump capacity. If there is adequate pressure in the tank, hard water could cause a decline in pressure, which causes a buildup of scale that can cause increased friction in the pipes and hamper water pressure. This could mean your well might require well rehabilitation please check out our website for more information!

No, chemicals or microbes that could make you sick can’t all be seen, tasted, or smelled.

Boiling water is effective in removing certain contaminants, but is not the answer for everything. In fact, boiling water that contains lead and nitrate will increase their concentration and potential risk. It is best to check with a local health department to determine if boiling water is necessary.

Using the hot water tap to save time when cooking can shortcut your health. Lead can dissolve into hot water from lead pipes and solder. Find out if your pipes are lead, or if lead solder was used to connect the pipes. If so, using cold water is a must, always heat your water on the stove when cooking, especially when making baby formula.

If you don’t like the look of the exposed casing and well cap sticking out of the lawn you can camouflage it. Manufactured plastic covers designed to look like landscaping boulders, “mock rocks,” and bird baths are lightweight, hollow, and durable to the elements. Don’t cover a wellhead/cap with any permit structure or landscaping.

A “rusty” or metallic taste in water is a result of iron/manganese in ground water. Creating bad taste, staining your pipes and destroying your laundry. Naturally occurring and found in ground water coming from contact with minerals that contain iron, such as pyrite. The homeowner can install a water softener that may help if iron and manganese are present in low quantities. Aeration (the addition of oxygen to the water), chlorination, and feeding ozone or hydrogen peroxide can aid in the precipitation of iron, which it is removed from the water by filtration.

Usually no, water pits are a potential health risk, as the well in open to contaminates from surface water, animal and insect infestation, and collapse of well walls. Never drink from these sources.

A GeoExchange unit is a heating and cooling system that provides heat in winter and cooling in summer, at efficiencies that are far better than those for alternative systems. Like a conventional heat pump, it is essentially an air conditioner that can also run in reverse to provide heat in the winter. Relying on the nearly constant temperature of the ground or ground water for heat transfer instead of the widely fluctuating temperature of the outside air. Since the temperature of the ground or ground water remains fairly constant throughout the year—ranging from about 45-50 degrees, GeoExchange unit saves energy, cuts electric bills, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and offers lower maintenance and lower hot water costs than conventional heating and cooling systems. By simply transferring thermal energy (heat) from the ground or ground water into the space being conditioned during the winter months and transfers excess heat from the structure back into the ground or ground water in the summer months.

Homeowners can speak with neighbors to get an idea of “their general area” in regard to water depth (how deep is their well?), and supply. This could be used in your decision making process. To locate your well a homeowner should know that their private well consists of two basic structures: outside of your home, usually within 100′ from dwelling, and inside of your home, usually in your basement or crawl space.

Don’t allow your pump to turn on and off for long periods of time. Time your water use for long periods at the same time. IE. When doing lawn maintenance, run two or more sprinklers at the same time to cause the pump to stay on continuously (long periods is approx. 30 min. + the pump is constantly on & off!). Your pump might need to be replaced; stress of over-heating by restarting over & over.

More water is used in the bathroom than any other place in the home. Turn off the water when you brush your teeth and shave. Install low-flow toilets, shower heads and faucet aerators and you’ll save thousands of gallons of water a year.

State law requires a permit before drilling a new well. You can obtain this permit from your County Health Division. A link is available at the bottom of our Home Page.

Low water pressure can result from tank capacity being insufficient or hard water buildup in pipes. Well rehabilitation might be needed. Visit our repair and service page for details.

The smell is from hydrogen sulfide gas, which is a result of sulfides naturally found in groundwater. Treatment options include aeration, ozone, hydrogen peroxide, chlorine with filtration, or reverse osmosis.

Floaties are usually dissolved minerals (Total Dissolved Solids) and cloudy water often comes from tiny air bubbles. Both are common and treatment systems like water softeners or reverse osmosis can help.

We provide well installation, repairs, emergency repairs, geothermal services, storm damage repair, well maintenance, water softener repairs, well testing, and more for residential and commercial clients.

We are open Monday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and closed on Sundays.

You can call us at +1 248-627-3511 or visit our website at https://flemingwelldrilling.com/ for more information.

Fleming Well Drilling is near Ortonville Cemetery and the Anytime Fitness gym. These landmarks can assist visitors in locating our office with ease.

Nearby amenities include M15 Urgent Care for medical services, Verizon's Wireless Zone for mobile needs, and Ortonville Ace Hardware for home improvement supplies, convenient for clients visiting us.

Yes, Hungry Howie's Pizza and Escamilla Amigos Mexican Restaurant are nearby options if you want to grab a meal before or after your visit.