Private Well
Private Well | Water Purification | Plumbing | Elora
Living on a private well in Elora means enjoying fresh groundwater—but it also means taking full responsibility for its safety. HEP’s certified plumbers bring decades of local expertise to every basement, barn, and cottage, delivering tailored water purification solutions that strip away iron, sulphur, bacteria, and unwanted minerals while protecting flow rate and pressure. From precise testing to custom-built filtration, we make sure every glass tastes as clean as the Grand River looks.
Our crew handles the entire journey: pump and pressure-tank installation, sediment and carbon filters, softeners, UV disinfection, and scheduled maintenance that keeps your system humming year-round. Because we live and work in Centre Wellington, rapid response is always just up the road—and our workmanship warranty travels with us. Choose HEP to safeguard your well, your pipes, and your family’s peace of mind.
FAQs
Why is routine water testing important for private wells in Elora?
Elora and the surrounding Centre Wellington area sit on fractured limestone and dolostone bedrock. Groundwater moving through these formations can dissolve minerals and pick up surface-borne contaminants such as bacteria, nitrates and agricultural chemicals. Because private wells are not regulated like municipal systems, the homeowner is solely responsible for water safety. Annual chemical testing and at least three microbiological tests per year ensure you know exactly what is in your water and allow you to size or adjust treatment equipment correctly.
What contaminants are most common in Elora well water and how can they be removed?
The issues we see most often include hard water (calcium/magnesium), iron and manganese staining, hydrogen-sulphide odour, coliform/E. coli bacteria, and sometimes elevated nitrates from rural land use. A typical treatment train might start with a 5-micron sediment pre-filter, followed by a high-efficiency water softener for hardness, an AIO (air injection/oxidation) or greensand filter for iron, and a carbon stage to polish taste and odour. Final disinfection is done with a NSF-55 certified UV system, and reverse osmosis can be added at the kitchen tap for nitrates or sodium reduction.
How often should my well water purification system be serviced?
Each component has its own schedule: sediment cartridges are usually changed every 3–6 months; softener or iron filter media is cleaned automatically but should be inspected annually; UV lamps need replacement every 12 months and quartz sleeves should be cleaned at the same visit; reverse-osmosis pre-filters change every 6-12 months and the membrane every 3-5 years. We recommend a comprehensive annual service where a technician tests raw and treated water, checks flow rates and sanitizes the equipment so you maintain Safe Drinking Water Act guidelines.
Do I still need UV disinfection if I already have a whole-house filter?
Yes. Mechanical or carbon filters are excellent for sediments, chlorine (when present) and many chemical tastes and odours, but they do not reliably remove microorganisms. Ultraviolet disinfection exposes water to a germicidal wavelength (254 nm) that inactivates 99.99 % of bacteria, viruses and protozoa without adding chemicals or altering taste. In rural Ontario, Public Health recommends a Class A UV system for any private well that supplies drinking water.
What warning signs indicate my well or purification system needs attention?
Changes in taste, odour or clarity; orange or black stains on fixtures; a drop in household water pressure; frequent UV alarm beeps; or unexplained gastrointestinal illness in the household are all red flags. A sudden reduction in softener salt usage or brine tank water levels can also signal a malfunction. At the well itself, sputtering taps, sand in the water or a pump running constantly warrant immediate inspection.
Are there financial incentives for upgrading private well and treatment systems in Elora?
Yes. The Rural Water Quality Program (RWQP) offered through the Grand River Conservation Authority provides grants up to $1,500 for well upgrades, decommissioning abandoned wells or installing new well caps and liners. Some Ontario municipalities also rebate part of the cost of a UV disinfection unit when paired with a water test. Our office can help you assemble the paperwork and lab results needed to apply.