How to Run a Well Dry
Running a well dry is not an advisable process to undertake unless you are familiar with the well's specific situation and are ready to spend considerable money having a new well dug. However, if you wish to draw all the water out of your well for any reason, the process to achieve this goal is simple. Once the well is dry, you can reevaluate your source of water and decide how to proceed. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Turn on as many of the taps in your home as possible, making sure the drains in your various sinks and tubs are open. Because you will need to leave the taps on for an extended period of time, the drains cannot be blocked, or you will risk a flood.
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Monitor the running water periodically as your well drains. The amount of time it will take to run the well completely dry depends on the size of the well and the amount of water currently in the well. Keep an eye on the water to ensure it is still flowing and the drains have not clogged.
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Note when the water begins to look brown, which is an indicator of mud or dirt in the water. When the water turns brown, the well is drying out.
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Turn off your taps when the water stops running. The well is now dry.
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Tips & Warnings
Running a well dry is not ideal; the cost of having a new one dug is typically thousands of dollars.
