how do I convert from well water to a nearby city supply?

Question

The house I'm looking to buy has it's own private water supply through a well. I want to tap into a nearby subdivision's supply instead. I'm looking for potential costs, as well as who to contact to do it? Thanks in advance!

Answer 1

If the water supply for your current well is decent and the water tastes good, I can't think of a single reason to change. If the sub-division's water supply runs past your house, as it must if you're that interested in switching, you already have the best of both worlds. You probaby have a hydrant within a short distance, yet you have your own well, from which you can pump water enough to do what ever you want, water your lawn, fill a swimming pool, water the cows, wash your car, whatever, and all it costs you is the electricity to run your pump. You are not yet at the mercy of the people who manage the sub-division's water supply, and I would resist to my dying day, having to hook up to it. The costs will be substantial and they will insist that you have the existing well(s), abandoned permanently,by a licensed plumber. That means they pour concrete down them till it comes out the top. Average costs in our neck of the woods for a 3 month bill is between $60 - $100, for what ever water you've used. At that rate you could afford to have a new pump put on an existing well about every 3 or 4 years and probably have better water all the while.

Answer 2

why would you want to change. city water has the potential of being contaminated with what ever is in there source or there pipes . thay clorinate and some floranate the water weather you want it or not. You know you will be charged for the water in one way or anouther. Stick with your well you have full controle of it.

Answer 3

Call the city utility and ask if they have lines to your area.

Answer 4

stay well.