Changes in flow rate, water level or system pressure may indicate a problem with the well, the pump or the installation. Testing existing wells provides the data needed to assess hydraulic performance and determine the optimal pumping capacity. Natur Aqua carries out well measurements throughout Vojvodina and uses the results as the basis for recommending the next steps.
Hydraulic testing involves controlled pumping and monitoring changes in the well’s performance. During the procedure we measure the well capacity, the flow rate and the water level before and during pumping. The data obtained show the flow rate at which the well operates stably.
Measuring the groundwater level helps determine how the well responds to pumping and how quickly the level recovers. A more extensive check also considers the condition of the pipes, pump operation, pressure and noticeable changes in the water.
Testing is recommended when the flow rate weakens, the pressure becomes unstable, the pump runs longer or the water level changes noticeably. A check is also useful after a long period of disuse, before consumption increases or when you need to determine whether the well’s capacity is suitable for a new use.
Regular monitoring makes it possible to spot a change in performance before the supply stops completely. The frequency depends on the purpose, intensity of use, age and capacity of the well.
Hydraulic testing does not confirm that water is safe to drink. The physico-chemical and microbiological analysis of a sample is carried out by an accredited institute or laboratory. How often it should be checked depends on the use of the water, and for drinking water the results should be monitored according to the recommendations of qualified experts.
The cost of analysing well water depends on the scope of testing and the price list of the chosen laboratory. The cost of drinking water analysis is likewise determined by the parameters that need to be checked. Laboratory analysis is a separate service from measuring the hydraulic performance of the well.
The results show whether the well can continue to operate as it is or whether pumping needs to be adjusted. When the test indicates a drop in capacity or a problem with the equipment, the next steps may include cleaning, repair, revitalisation or adjustment of the technical equipment.
If the existing well cannot supply the required amount of water, a new technical solution is considered. The decision is made only after reviewing the results and the conditions on site.
The frequency depends on the purpose and method of use. The general recommendation is to check hydraulic performance once every two years, while water quality, depending on its use, is checked one to four times a year.
The water should not be used for its intended purpose until the cause has been identified and an appropriate treatment or remediation procedure has been carried out. After that, the laboratory analysis should be repeated.
Not always. First, the well capacity, water level, pump and condition of the system should be checked. The results show whether revitalisation, repair or new drilling is needed.
Send us the location, the purpose of the well and a description of the changes you have noticed. We will arrange the necessary measurements and explain the next steps for your well.