Well cleaning is a kind of general cleaning, it is needed regularly and should be done in good faith. The owners of this simple, but very necessary building, it may be interesting to learn how to clean the well with your own hands in order to save a little.

To think that once a dug up well no longer requires care is fundamentally wrong. And to enjoy the crystal clear, always cool, fresh water, you need to make some efforts from time to time. Reconstruction of the well is carried out annually, and once every 3-5 years he will need a "general cleaning", sometimes more often.

  In order for the water to be usable, the well needs to be cleaned regularly

The need to conduct an unscheduled cleaning will definitely be indicated by the quality of non-drinking water. Such water can not be used neither for bathing in the shower, nor for watering plants in the beds.

For work, you can attract specialists, but many homeowners are not looking for easy ways and prefer to do everything on their own. Such an initiative is always commendable and cost-effective, but involves some difficulties. Do-it-yourself cleaning of the well is troublesome, unsafe and will require some theoretical knowledge.

There may be several reasons for cleaning the well. And before starting work, it is worth determining the nature of the pollution and how to eliminate them. The causes of turbidity of the water are determined by color, smell and the presence of impurities.

• Siltation of a well. As a result of this inevitable process, the water becomes cloudy and acquires a characteristic aftertaste. Deposition of sand and clay at the bottom of the well also leads to severe turbidity. At the same time, the water level in the mine can significantly decrease, but it should not be confused with sharp seasonal drops;
• The appearance of an oil film above the surface of the water indicates the presence of petroleum products. They can appear due to depressurization of the mine, get directly with the aquifer, or for the trivial reason of non-observance of cleanliness when using the well;

  If the water is contaminated, you can easily determine it by its color, smell and the presence of impurities

• Water becomes rusty due to the admixture of iron in it;
• Bacterial contamination may be due to elemental stagnation of water with rare use. The development of bacteria can also be facilitated by foreign objects that have fallen into the mine: household, plant debris or accidentally dropped animals and birds;
• Sewerage can be easily recognized by an unpleasant odor;
• The reason for the greening of the water is the simplest algae, which develop in the warm season with enough sunlight;
• Blackening of water or the appearance of rot often occurs in wells, at the bottom of which an aspen shield is installed. A tree can rot and spoil water over time.

Security measures

Often people neglect the basic rules of their own safety, but in the case of work in the well, this is not worth doing.

  To carry out well cleaning work, you will need help from a partner and insurance

• The first and main rule is the presence of a safety cable, regardless of the depth of the shaft;
• It is strongly not recommended to work alone. It is not only much more complicated, but also not safe. There should be a person nearby who can provide assistance;
• It is equally important to make sure that there are no harmful gases in the well. For this, a lighted candle is lowered into the shaft, if it continues to burn, then there is enough oxygen;
• The ladder, which will be lowered to the bottom of the well, must be equipped with a retaining platform, and the rope is well fixed.

Important! At a depth of more than 3 m, there is much less oxygen, so it is better for a person with cardiovascular disease to turn over the cleaning to someone else.

Technologies and methods for cleaning wells

There are several ways to clean. The choice of a particular one depends on the nature of the contamination and the tool used. In some cases, complex activities may be required. Well cleaning can be:

• Preventive;
• Capital (drainage or manual cleaning).

Well Cleaning

  For preventive cleaning of the well and disinfection of water in it, a solution of manganese will be needed

Every year after snow melting, it is advisable to sanitize, even when the water seems clean. Use regular potassium permanganate for disinfection. A tablespoon of crystals is dissolved in a bucket of water and poured into a well. After 2-3 hours, all water is pumped out of it. You can pour it into the garden, a light disinfection of the soil will not do harm and will even be useful.

Manual cleaning of the well: technology and features of the work

The whole process of manual cleaning comes down to gradual mechanical cleaning. In this connection, several main stages can be distinguished:

1. Preparatory;
2. Pumping water;
3. Mechanical cleaning of the mine;
4. Cleaning the bottom of the well. Flushing or replacing a well filter;
5. Repair work, sealing joints (if necessary);
6. Well disinfection.

Preparatory work

  Before you start cleaning, consider whether you have all the necessary tools.

When all the tools are assembled and helpers are found, you can proceed to the preparatory stage. Its purpose is to provide free access to the mine, so the canopy will have to be dismantled for a while. If there is debris on the surface of the water, it is removed manually. They also check for harmful gases, and if there are any, the work will have to be done in a gas mask.

Pumping water

Of course, it is possible to choose water from the well with buckets, but it is much easier to do this with a pump. Even a small power Rodnichok, which you can borrow from your neighbors, will do an excellent job if you don't lower it too low to the bottom. It is worth considering that it will not be possible to completely drain the mine, a small amount of water at the bottom will remain in any case.

Mechanical cleaning

The walls of the shaft are cleaned of all existing contaminants, using a scraper, a wire brush or a sponge. Everything that is removed from the walls will fall into the water, but this is not critical, along with the bottom mule, it will be removed. The walls are washed twice with water. During cleaning, the shafts carefully inspect the seams between the rings or masonry. In case of cracks, repair work is carried out.

Joint sealing

  Use cement mortar to seal joints.

Cracks and other damage between the rings of the shaft may occur due to slight displacement, prolonged pollution of water or vegetation. To restore the tightness, they are sealed with an ordinary solution with a high cement content or special mixtures are used. Before repairing, it is recommended to clean the work surface for better adhesion of materials. Apply the solution with a spatula or spatula.

Important! In no case should you use household detergents or other chemicals to clean the well.

Cleaning the bottom of the well. Flushing or replacing a well filter

The extraction of sediment from the bottom of the well is performed in several ways. The easiest is to go down to the bottom and pick it in buckets. You can use the grab to clean the well. This is a special bucket that is equipped with two locking blades. It is lowered to the bottom, sludge is collected, and then lifted by a strong cable manually or on a winch. The old filter is also recommended to be removed, rinsed thoroughly and reinstalled. If for some reason it does not fit, a new layer is poured onto the bottom. Stones of a larger fraction are laid on the bottom of the well of loose clay or on the bottom shield. The fine filter is used for the sandy bottom and quiet inflow.

  Manual cleaning of the bottom of the well

Well disinfection.

For disinfection use a solution of bleach or special chlorine-containing stabilizing agents. Chlorine lime will require 20 mg per 1 liter of water. To find out its quantity in the well, the usual cylinder volume formula will help. After adding a disinfectant, the shaft is tightly closed and left for 5-6 hours. After that, the water is completely pumped out twice. Within 5-7 days after processing, it is recommended to boil it. Such treatment is necessary if the water has been contaminated with bacteria or organics. Other methods of disinfection for wells are not recommended.

Advice! To verify the quality of drinking water, a sample can be submitted for analysis.

Drainage cleaning: technology and pump station selection

This type of cleaning is sufficient if only siltation or deposition of clay and sand at the bottom occurs. Only a special model is used in the work, namely, or a drainage pump. Preference is given to an immersion device.
  Knowing the depth and fullness of the well, it is necessary to choose a pumping unit with sufficient power, good flow rate and, most importantly, low requirements for water quality. In this situation, the conclusion is simple - the greater the pump flow rate and power, the better.
Fecal pumps can also be used. If leaves or other debris are floating on the surface of the water, it is recommended that you first remove it. The drainage pump is immersed in water at a distance of 0-5-1 meters from the bottom and is well fixed.

  Cleaning the well with the drain pump

It is important that the jet from the outlet nozzle is directed strictly down and well raises the pressure with pressure.

Periodically, the pump is lifted and washed with a filter. The regularity of cleaning by means of a drainage pump depends on the characteristics of the soil on the site, but, as a rule, it is required no more than 1-2 times a year.
  The process of contamination of wells is inevitable. But this is an occasion not to refuse fresh, clean and free drinking water.

Manually cleaning a summer cottage: video

Turbid water has an unpleasant taste and can be hazardous to health. How to clean a well in a country house and remove particles of sand, soil, isotopes of heavy metals, and a colony of bacteria from well water.

  A well dug in a summer cottage may become contaminated over time. Turbid water with an unpleasant odor and taste appears in it, which can cause many diseases.

Regularly clean the well and monitor the quality of the water in it.

Well Pollution Factors

• water with an unusual smell and taste;
• clay coating on the walls of the mine;
• decrease in the total level of incoming fluid;
• black, green or yellow color.

The charcoal color indicates the decomposition of organic matter, which somehow got into the mine. The green color, or the so-called "flowering of water", indicates the rapid and active propagation of algae, which develop under the influence of open sunlight. Yellow is a sign of a high iron content in the liquid.

If you suddenly find turbid or colored water in an unnatural color in the well - what to do first?
  First, you need to determine the quality of this well water - perform its laboratory analysis. To establish the biochemical composition and determine the presence of impurities, as well as various nitrates, it is necessary to submit samples to the local sanitary and epidemiological service.
  Based on the results of the analysis, it is possible to select filters designed for a particular type of pollution. For example, coarse filters will help remove particles of clay or sand, rust or soil, and so-called “softening” filters will reduce the amount of excessive salts in the liquid.

Signs of heavy well contamination

You should also find out why the well in the country house has become soiled in order to prevent a recurrence of the problem in the future, after which it needs to be cleaned and disinfection work performed.

Causes of Turbidity

1. Low immersion of the pump or intake pipe

In this case, you don’t have to do anything special, the problem is solved simply - it’s enough to just install the pump as high as possible. Silt will no longer rise from the bottom, and over time, the water will again become clear.

2. The construction technology of the well in the country has been violated

If the concrete rings are displaced, cracks appear or the joints between them are poorly sealed, sewage and surface, ground water will probably constantly fall into the well water, which will lead to the active growth of bacteria. Melt water can also enter the well if the clay castle was not equipped or collapsed. Complete purification of well water is possible only after pumping out and eliminating all errors made during the construction of the well.

Do-it-yourself well wall cleaning

3. The head and cap are not equipped

Water can be cloudy or green if there is no head over the ground parts of the well that protects the well from sunlight, leaves, insects and debris. The problem is solved simply - it is imperative to make a head at least 1 m high from ground level, as well as install a cover.

Important! If an animal with an open cover fell down and then an animal died, it is forbidden to drink water, it can be used as drinking water only after thorough disinfection!

4. Infrequent use of the well

With extremely rare use of the well, stagnation and subsequent decay of water is possible. In this case, it is recommended to disinfect the shaft and select the maximum amount of liquid so that a new stream of fresh water arrives.

Materials and Tools

What do we need to clean the well in the country

  For preventive and general cleaning of a country well, you will need:

• pump for pumping water;
• safety belt;
• holding slings;
• winch;
• stairs;
• master OK;
• cement mortar;
• putty knife;
• brush;
• brush;
• bucket.

Mandatory Precautions

For safety reasons, at least 3 people must be present when performing work, one of whom will go down into the mine, and two will insure on the surface. Due to the large accumulation of gases and a lack of oxygen at a depth, a person may lose consciousness - one insurer will not be able to raise it to the surface.

Observe the necessary precautions when cleaning the well.

It is forbidden to start cleaning work without a safety cable. It is advisable to protect the head with a helmet, to put high marsh boots on your feet. All work on cleaning the well bottom and disinfection should be carried out in a respirator. It is also necessary to check the well for gas, to do this, lower the lit candle and if it goes out, it means the well is gassed, you need to carry out ventilation.

People who have ailments of the cardiovascular system or lung problems should not take on their own to perform this type of work - it is better to invite specialists.

Mechanical cleaning

The sequence of actions during mechanical cleaning:

I stage. All water is pumped out of the mine.
  For this purpose, pumping equipment is used.

Preparing to clean the well: pumping water with a special pump

II stage. The walls are cleaned of mucus and other contaminants by a mechanical method.
  It is most convenient to clean the walls using a soft brush for metal or a rough sponge. You can clean it both after the complete pumping of water is completed, and gradually - every 0.5 meters as it is pumped out. You need to clean the well from top to bottom.

III stage. Well rings are being repaired.
  The walls of the shaft, in which there are cracks, need to be sealed. It is optimal to use cement mortar with liquid glass for this type of work. In the event that the integrity of the structure is violated, it can be restored with steel brackets, which in the future will avoid possible displacement of the rings from their place.

Pay proper attention to repairing the walls of the well.

IV stage. The bottom is cleared of silt, garbage and the accumulated organic remains.
  To perform these works, it is optimal to use a bucket grab.

V stage. Old filters are washed or new ones are installed.
  Bioremediation of water is the main task that bottom filters perform. As a layer for filtering, you can use both silicon gravel or shungite, and natural sorbents, for example, zeolite.

Install filters in a specific sequence. First, a layer of geotextile is laid out on the well bottom - in the future it will help maintain bottom filters. After this, schungite is poured, and at first it is small, and pieces of a larger fraction are already laid on top of it. Shungite must be distributed along the bottom in an even layer - for this you need to wait until the dust settles, then go down and distribute it as evenly as possible.

Advice! In order to avoid the formation of a cloud of dust, it is recommended to rinse shungite beforehand.

After the new filters are cleaned or installed, the water quality will noticeably improve literally after a month. In addition, bottom filters will help to cope with another problem - they neutralize sulfur bacteria, contributing to the formation of beneficial microflora in the well.

It is important to carry out all stages of cleansing the well so that the water becomes usable

VI stage. The walls are chlorinated and disinfected.
  Cleaning with the use of chemistry must be done based solely on laboratory data. The walls of the mine are disinfected with chlorine-based agents or a solution of potassium permanganate.
  Chlorine lime is taken at the rate of 30 grams per 1 liter of water - the resulting solution is treated on the wall using a brush or sprayer. The use of potassium permanganate as a disinfectant is considered a more gentle method. The solution is prepared from 1 teaspoon and 1 bucket of water.

The quality of drinking water is critical to health. Therefore, you need to carefully monitor the condition of the points of its fence. In the last article, we talked about how to make a well with our own hands, now let's talk about cleaning. Cleaning a well or a well is a simple matter, but you should know all the subtleties of this work and the sequence of its stages.

Regardless of the material from which the mine is built, deposits of organic matter and silt inevitably accumulate on its walls. They are a source of unpleasant odor of water and stably destroy the walls of the well. If the mine is extremely deep (more than 25 m), it is recommended to consult specialists to restore its full functioning. Smaller wells can be cleaned with your own hands using different tools.

Signs of siltation and contamination of the well:

• a significant decrease in water level;
• the presence in the mine of foreign objects (animals, birds, garbage, etc.);
• lack of transparency of drinking water and its color change;
• the presence of an unpleasant odor, which can intensify when the liquid is heated;
• change in the taste of water;
• visible destruction of the walls of the mine.

If the points of water intake and discharge are close to each other (closer than 15 m), the state of the water must be carefully monitored and sanitized regularly. Of particular importance is the spring period. When snow melts, ground particles inevitably get organic particles from the surface of the earth. In addition, there is a high risk of penetration of sewage into the mine.

Sanitizing deck

Work on the disinfection of drinking water is done with their own hands using disinfectants. The easiest and most accessible way for everyone is the following:

1. In a 10-12 liter bucket, dissolve 1 teaspoon of potassium permanganate or the Aquatabs tablet.
2. Poured into the well.
3. Expect 30-40 minutes.
4. They pump out dirty water and wait for the well to be filled with new and clean.

It is imperative that the pumping process is carried out correctly. During sanitation, do not completely remove the water. It is necessary to leave a layer 50-60 cm high from the bottom. Otherwise, silt will rise and additional cleaning of the mine will be required. Water treatment from a well is carried out 1-2 times a year.

Which pump to use

If well cleaning is not planned for the spring, do not use vibration pumps to pump water. They will inevitably raise sludge and will contribute to the shedding of organic matter and clay deposits from its walls into the mine. Therefore, centrifugal pumps are the best choice. Most summer residents use "Baby" or "Trickle" to provide water. These pumps are classified as vibratory type devices, so they are not suitable for sanitizing a well.

Self-cleaning of the well: instructions

The owner of the cottage can not always invite specialists. Therefore, it is important for every gardener to know how to clean the well with their own hands.

The procedure is as follows:

1. Visual inspection of the well and development of an action plan.
2. Preparation of necessary materials, devices and disinfectors.
3. Organization of ensuring free access to the mine.
4. Pumping water.
5. Cleaning the walls of the mine.
6. Repair work.
7. Flushing the bottom.
8. Disinfection.

Work safety

Do-it-yourself cleaning of the well involves strict adherence to safety measures. This is the first thing you need to familiarize yourself with before starting work. It is important that you follow these guidelines:

1. It is advisable to clean the well with a team of three people (the first goes down, the other gives him buckets and tools, the third provides security).
2. If work is carried out at the bottom, you need to periodically change your location, since a suction process inevitably occurs.
3. Before descending into the mine, they check for the presence of dangerous gases. For this purpose, gently lower the burning candle into the well. If it goes out, work cannot be carried out. To remove gases from the mine, a cloth web with ropes tied to its corners is used. Two people evenly lower and raise it to a complete emission of gases. If there is a powerful fan, the process will be faster.
4. With that person who is in the mine, it is necessary to constantly maintain a conversation, trying not to miss the moment of a possible deterioration in his health.
5. Work is carried out using a safety belt.

Preparatory stage

How to clean a well without putting yourself in danger? Having prepared and checked all the tools necessary for this work. You can focus on the following list:

• ladder for descent into a shallow shaft;
• strong rope;
• a tripod, which will be required to facilitate the process of lowering and raising the buckets;
• a metal brush firmly fixed to a long wooden or metal handle;
• scrapers, rags;
• waders;
• buckets with a capacity of 5-8 liters (it is difficult to work with larger ones);
• cement-sand mortar for sealing damaged joints (if the well is made of concrete rings);
• vibration or drainage pump;
• gravel or crushed stone of the middle fraction (stone diameter 20-40 mm) for the filter device at the bottom of the shaft.

Since it’s easy to clean the well yourself, many do not pay enough attention to the preparation of tools and fixtures. This is a serious mistake that can lead to an accident. So, if you do not test for strength and do not strengthen the arms of the buckets, when lifting a filled tank to the surface, it can break and cripple a person inside the well.

Cleaning the well in the country with the drain pump

It is rational to use the drainage pump in the spring or rainy summer period. At this time, a conduit saturated with debris and organics enters the well. The pump should be very powerful and capable of continuous operation 3-5 hours. Even a short break is undesirable. Do-it-yourself cleaning of the well is similarly done.

1. Two pumps are simultaneously lowered into the shaft: drainage and vibration. The first will raise silt and sand from the bottom. The second is necessary for pumping dirty water to the surface.
2. The drainage pump is suspended at a distance of 40-50 cm from the bottom and fix it in this position.
3. The vibration pump is periodically lifted to the surface and the filters are cleaned.

If you work in this mode for 2 hours, at least 10 cm of bottom sediment is removed. Then they begin to clean the walls of the well, without going down into it. For this purpose, use scrapers mounted on a pole or wire of large cross-section. When the mine is again filled with water, it is pumped out using a vibration pump.

For information on how to clean the wells yourself, you can watch the video.

It shows the process of work, the materials and devices used, the sequence of actions. The video gives tips for preventing injuries.

Read more about well cleaning here.

The traditional way to clean a shallow well

Do-it-yourself well cleaning is a laborious process. Such work is classified as capital and is performed in case of severe pollution of the mine. The method can be used for any wells: wooden and concrete rings. Work is carried out in the country with their own hands, but with the help of assistants.

Do-it-yourself cleaning of the well is performed as the water decreases. Deposits from the upper part of the shaft walls are cleaned with a brush on a long handle. Then establish a solid staircase and go down into the well. As the water level decreases, the seams are inspected and sealed.

When the work on cleaning the walls of the mine is completed, it is necessary to wait for the rise of water and pump it out. This is done several times. Periodically check the quality of the water, examining its transparency, taste and smell. It should be noted that in the presence of a viscous loose bottom and the absence of a filtration layer, the mine will be stably filled with muddy water. It is necessary to wait for the settling of sand and silt particles.

Water purification from a well with a strong odor is performed in this way: a disinfectant solution is poured into the shaft and covered with dense polyethylene, “sealed”. After 12 hours, the water is pumped out and the walls are washed with a hose stream. The process is repeated several times.

The complexity of cleaning a well depends on the degree of contamination and the structure of the well itself. Of course, the availability of tools and equipment for carrying out such a procedure plays a role. Therefore, think through all the steps and only then proceed to clean the well, and also do not forget to make the right house on the well so that less dirt and debris get into it.

How to clean the well in the country: we do the work on our own

The well is not only a source of fresh water on a site without a central water supply system, but also part of Russian culture and history, since such a source has been used for many centuries.

However, in the modern world, these structures have been replaced by wells, which are rightfully considered more efficient sources for supplying water to a private house or summer cottage.

Despite the obvious preponderance of wells, some install wells in their areas, largely guided by purely decorative considerations:

• some he inherited from past owners;
• and some dig them, because they are easy to maintain and repair with their own hands, unlike wells.

Like any other source of water, the well becomes polluted over time, which leads to a deterioration in the quality of water and a decrease in its volume.

Signs of water pollution

Before you clean the well in the country, you must first establish exactly the causes of its pollution and eliminate them. Usually this is determined by the color, taste or smell of the water itself.

Most often, such pollution occurs:

• water becomes cloudy and loses transparency;
• large debris or leaves are present (photo);

Well polluted by garbage and leaves.

• water darkens;
• greenish water;
• rusty water;
• pungent odor and characteristic taste.

If these signs are found, it is necessary to purify the water from the well in the country or to update the bottom filter.

Causes of clogging

As you know, in each well there is a so-called "bottom filter", which consists of a layer of gravel and prevents clouding of water from the bottom soil.

Also, the walls of the wells are usually lined with reinforced concrete rings, which serve as an obstacle to the collapse of the walls of the well and prevent the upper water from entering the source.

1. The source of clouding of the source is most often the depressurization of the joints between reinforced concrete rings, through which the upper water with a large amount of earth or sand enters the well. The same can be with a small layer of the bottom filter of the well, which does not create high-quality filtration.
2. The presence of large debris or leaves occurs only in the case of an open neck, where objects from the surface freely pass. In such cases, the well water is cleaned in the country with a regular bucket.
   Also, sunlight enters the open well, which contributes to the development of algae. Algae during flowering give the water a greenish tint and a characteristic smell.

Surface cleaning can be done with a normal bucket.

1. Darkening of water usually occurs when the source is not used regularly, the water stagnates and promotes the development of various bacteria. The rusty color of the water indicates the poor quality of groundwater with lots of iron.
   Cleaning a well in a country house will not fix this problem and installation of special filters on the water supply system of the house is required here. If water is used directly from the source, then it must be defended before use or use household filters.

Rusty water in the well.

1. The presence of the smell of sewage indicates the depressurization of the walls of the well and the ingress of sewage into it.

Important!
A similar smell can occur when an animal enters the mine and dies.
In this case, simple cleaning can not be dispensed with, disinfection of the well by sanitary services is mandatory.

Cleaning methods

To clean the well, two methods are used:

• manual cleaning;
• cleaning with a drain pump.

Manual cleaning

Manual method of cleaning a well.

To carry out manual cleaning of the source, you can attract specialized teams, however, the price of such work is quite high and many decide to carry it out on their own.

For such cleaning you will need:

We pump out the water using a pump.

• safety rope;
• rubber boots;
• long staircase;
• bucket and brush for metal;

The principle of operation is as simple as possible. We pump out water from the well, set the stairs to the bottom, and lower the safety cable.

As a rule, the water level in the wells does not exceed 1.5 meters and a two-meter staircase is quite enough to clean the walls along the entire height. Typically, an instruction is attached to the well indicating its total depth and height of the water level at different times of the year.

Then we go down the safety rope to the bottom of the source and with a metal brush we begin to clear the coating on the walls of the well, periodically washing it off with water. At the end of cleaning the walls, it is necessary to replace the bottom filter, removing the old crushed stone up and falling asleep new.

Before you clean the bottom of the well in the country, prepare in advance the right amount of gravel or gravel medium or large fractions.

Cleaning the walls of the well with a metal brush.

Note!
It is important to remember that at least 2 people are required to carry out such work.
Before descending into the mine, make sure that there is enough oxygen at the bottom for breathing, since accumulation of various gases may form when the well is drained.
To check the oxygen level, put a candle in the bucket and lower it to the bottom; if the candle at the bottom does not go out, then there is enough oxygen.

It is better to carry out the work together or three.

Advice!
If cracks are found between reinforced concrete circles, they are covered with cement mortar.
At the end of the work, it is necessary to let the well fill and pump out all the water again.
Such washing is done 2-3 times until the water is completely purified.

Drain Pump Cleaning

With a large amount of precipitation at the bottom filter of the well, in addition to the existing pump for supplying water to the water supply system, you will also need to buy a special drainage pump, which is designed to pump dirty liquid. A small hose (40-50 cm) is put on the outlet of the drainage pump. The pump is lowered to the bottom and turned on.

Water is pumped out until it is clear. This procedure is repeated until clean water flows after the drain pump has been operated.

Cleaning with a drain pump.

Before buying a drainage pump, ask how much it costs to clean a well at a summer house at private firms, it may make sense to hire specialists to carry out this work with their equipment.

Advice!
You can also use an external rotary pump to supply water to the bottom under high pressure.

Conclusion

From the above material, you learned how to properly clean a well in a summer house yourself, without involving third-party specialists and unnecessary financial costs. If you want more information about upcoming work, watch the video in this article.

Do-it-yourself well cleaning in the country

Cleaning the cottage well is a kind of general cleaning, which must be carried out regularly and carefully. Owners of such a structure should know how to properly clean the well. It is also worth knowing how to save money when doing such work yourself.

To ensure that the water is always clean, you should regularly take care of the well. Reconstruction of the well should be carried out annually, as well as general cleaning once every 3-5 years. If the water quality has decreased, we can talk about the need for unplanned cleaning. Otherwise, it will be unsuitable for both drinking and swimming. In addition, untreated water should not be watered. Water purification from a well in a country house is carried out in several ways, which are worth considering in detail.

Time to clean the well

There may be several reasons for cleaning the well. Before starting work, it is necessary to determine what caused the pollution, as well as ways to eliminate it. The causes of contamination can be determined by the smell of the type of water and the composition of impurities.

It is worth paying attention to such signs:

• Siltation. The water becomes turbid, and the taste becomes such that it is not possible to drink it. Sand and clay accumulate at the bottom of the structure. The water in the well can become noticeably less. However, this symptom can be confused with seasonal differences in water level.
• An oily film appears on the surface of the water, which means that there are petroleum products in the well. They usually appear as a result of depressurization of the mine. Also, contaminating products can enter the well through the aquifer. In addition, if you do not monitor the cleanliness during the operation of the well, the water may also become contaminated.
• Rusty water usually becomes due to an admixture of iron.
• Bacteria water is polluted only with elementary stagnation of water. This happens if the well is rarely used. Also, bacterial contamination occurs after various debris enters the water.
• Sewer drains can also cause water pollution. They are easily recognizable by their unpleasant odor.
• If the water turns green, the cause may be algae, which usually appear in warm weather.
• Water may also turn black. This phenomenon occurs with the development of rot in the well. Such a process is the result of the destruction of the tree.

To avoid such problems, it is worth carrying out regular cleaning of the well. There are many ways worth considering in more detail. In order to figure out how to clean the well in the country with your own hands, you should take into account certain precautions.

Security measures

Quite often, people do not follow the simplest rules of hygiene while working with a well. However, its pollution is not worth it. When performing repairs, you should enlist the help of a partner and prepare certain tools. There are several rules that are taken into account when conducting such work:

• The main rule is the use of a safety cable during work. It is used regardless of how deep the mine is.
• Do not repair the well alone. Such a solution will reduce the safety of work, as well as introduce certain difficulties into it. It is better that 2 people work. One will be able to help if necessary.
• It is also important to make sure that there are no toxic fumes in the well. To check the shaft should lower the burning candle. If it burns inside the well, the oxygen level is normal.
• A ladder lowered to the bottom of the well must be equipped with a retaining platform. If a rope structure is used, it must be securely fixed.

Cleaning methods

There are a fairly large number of ways in which wells are cleaned. To choose a certain type of cleaning, you will need to find out the nature of the pollution. Depending on the reason, it is necessary to choose the appropriate tool. Sometimes it is necessary to carry out a whole range of activities. Cleaning can be overhaul or preventive, which is carried out from time to time.

A well is cleaned for the prevention of pollution with a solution of manganese. Every year, as soon as the snow melts, it is necessary to carry out sanitary work. This must be done regularly, despite the quality of the water. For disinfection of water, ordinary potassium permanganate is used. It is necessary to dissolve 1 tbsp. l substances in a bucket of water, and then pour into a well. After 3 hours, water must be pumped out. It is possible to water the garden. The well can be cleaned in the country either manually or using special equipment.

Manual cleaning

Manual method involves mechanical cleaning of the mine. The work is carried out in several stages:

• training;
• pumping water;
• mechanical cleaning of the mine;
• well bottom cleansing;
• mine repair;
• well disinfection.

Preparatory work is worth considering in more detail. The quality of well repair will depend on their careful study. Before starting cleaning, you should consider whether all the necessary equipment is available. As soon as the tools are assembled, preparation must begin. Its purpose is to provide free access to the mine. For this reason, the canopy is dismantled. If there is debris on the surface of the water, it must be removed by hand. In addition, you should check whether there are harmful gases in the well. If available, all work must be done in personal protective equipment.

Next is the pumping of water. To choose water, you will need to use buckets or a pump. The second option is much easier. Even a device of small power can provide fast pumping of water. However, it is not recommended to lower the device below the indicators set for it. Keep in mind that water will still remain at the bottom.

Mechanical cleaning

The walls of the shaft are cleaned of various contaminants by hand. For this work, you will need to use a scraper. A metal sponge may also come in handy. It is worth remembering that all deposits removed from the walls will be in the water. However, contaminants will be removed from the well along with the bottom mule. The walls should be washed 2 times with clean water. Also, in the process of work, it is worthwhile to carefully examine all the seams between the rings.

In order to seal the walls of the well, concrete mortar should be used. Cracks in the walls usually appear due to the displacement of the rings, as well as contamination of water. To restore the tightness of the walls, it is necessary to seal them with concrete with a high cement content. It is worth remembering that before work the treated surface is thoroughly cleaned. This will allow the materials to acquire better adhesion properties. The solution is applied with a spatula.

Bottom cleaning

The sediment, which is located at the bottom of the mine, is removed using various methods. One of the simplest solutions is scooping out buckets. You can also use grab to clean the well. Such a device is a special bucket equipped with 2 blades. First, it is lowered to the bottom, then they collect sludge and lift it with a cable. The old filter is also removed. It must be thoroughly washed and installed in its place. If you lose the filter of your properties, you need to fill up a new layer to the bottom. First you need to lay loose clay, and on top - large stones.

Disinfection

In order to disinfect, a solution of bleach is often used. It is necessary to take 20 substances per 1 liter of water. As soon as the disinfectant is added, it is necessary to close the shaft with a lid. In this condition, it should be left for 6 hours. Then the water must be pumped out twice.

The drainage cleaning of the well is more interesting. Such cleaning is sufficient if sludge has appeared in the well, or sand and clay are deposited at the bottom. For work, you will need to use a drainage pump. It is better to give preference to a submersible model. If you know the depth of the mine and the fullness of the well, you can choose a plant that has optimal characteristics.

The pump must have a specific power rating. It may also differ in certain requirements for water quality. It is better if the pump will have more power and good flow.

An excellent solution would be to use a fecal pump. If garbage of various sizes floats in water, it can be removed manually. The drain pump should be placed half a meter from the bottom of the shaft. The device must be well fixed. It is important that the jet that exits the outlet is turned downward. With its pressure, it should well raise the sediment.

conclusions

Do-it-yourself cleaning of the well is carried out using conventional tools. Even water can be selected with a bucket. For convenience, submersible pumps are used. Depending on the causes of water pollution, choose one of the cleaning methods. It can be manual, drainage, disinfection. During the work, certain safety requirements must be observed.

Well in the country (57 photos): location, material for the walls, digging and laying rings, installing a bottom filter and sealing the walls

What is more practical - a country well or a well? How to clean the well in the country? Finally, the main thing: how to dig it out and how to strengthen the walls?

In our material we will try to answer these questions.

Well or well

It is thought that there is no need to explain why autonomous water supply is beneficial and convenient. But the choice between a well and a well often baffles the owner of the site. Let's try to weigh the advantages and disadvantages that country cottages possess against the background of alternative solutions.

disadvantages

• As a rule, wells for cottages delve into the high water, less often - into the middle aquifer (up to 15-20 meters deep). To the purity of the water of artesian horizons (from 50-70 meters and deeper) they are approximately like to the moon ... not on foot, rather crawling.
• A well practically does not take up space on the site, in contrast to a competing solution.

Note! The insulated caisson can approach the size of the well, but its construction in the conditions of a summer residence is the exception rather than the rule.

Insulated caisson over the well.

Advantages

The list of advantages is more impressive.

• Price. Drilling an artesian well costs about 2-3 thousand rubles per meter of depth; here, all the work can be done with your own hands. Only materials will have to be paid.

Tip: yes, wells can also be drilled manually. Only here is the depth at which the resistance of the drill will become insurmountable, rarely exceeds 20 meters.

• Removing a large stone when digging a well is relatively simple. But the well, resting on a boulder, will have to be drilled anew, in a new place.
• Raising a pump that has fallen into the well is a huge problem. The breakage of the well pump cable threatens you only with the need to scoop out water with buckets and go down behind the equipment lying at the bottom.
• You can clean the well for the cottages yourself using a bucket, brush and shovel. Flushing the well from silt and sand will require at least the purchase of a special screw pump capable of handling the rise of heavily contaminated water.
• Interruptions in electricity will leave the owner of the well without water. The lucky owner of the well in this case, whistling, will take a bucket on the rope out of the shed.

No light? No problem.

If the reader’s resolve didn’t hesitate, then go ahead.

Building

Location

Where to dig? What depth should you expect? Alas, it is impossible to give an exact and unambiguous answer to these questions.

You can perhaps give a couple more tips:

• The proximity of water is indirectly indicated by lush greenery.
• In most cases, digging in the lowlands is best - simply because the horizontal aquifer is closer.

However, both recommendations do not always work: the structure of the soil layers is far from always horizontal or somehow related to the surface topography, but the greens can also talk about the current at a shallow depth of the underground stream, filtered from the cesspool well up the slope.

The task is greatly simplified if the cottage and the well are not used for permanent residence and, accordingly, drinking water supply. The closeness of the overhead can be detected by simply covering the soil with polyethylene at night: it will be produced by copious perspiration on the film.

Important: the distance from the nearest septic tank, country toilet or cesspool to the well with drinking water should be at least 50 meters.

Wall material

From the point of view of cost and installation time, the optimal solution is the use of reinforced concrete rings.

Well rings KS.

What types and sizes are usually used:

Digging and stacking rings

For digging, you will need at least two people: one will have to take out the soil with a shovel, the second - to raise it with a bucket on a rope. The best time of the year for work is late autumn: the soil has not yet been frozen, but the groundwater level is already minimal.

The traditional construction scheme is well known: a vertical shaft comes off, into which rings are successively lowered using a crane.

The scheme has a couple of disadvantages:

• The volume of earthwork, perforce, is excessive (especially on loose soils, where the walls will crumble).
• Crane workers, as a rule, are not eager to work for free, but quite the contrary. An hour of operation of a truck crane costs 1000 and more rubles.

An alternative construction scheme is devoid of these imperfections.

1. A horizontally laid ring is dug in from the inside in a circle. At the same time, as the pit deepens, its walls sag.

The walls of the ring undermine from the inside. Soil is taken out by a bucket and is immediately taken out.

Important: on loose soils, it is better to dig from the center to the edges, since they will inevitably crumble. On solid, on the contrary, a ring is first dug up, then, as it draws, soil is removed in the middle of the shaft.

1. After the edges of the ring are equal to the soil level, the next ring is laid on top. For transportation, logs are used as rollers, and long poles are used to lift the rings when they are removed and positioned. Turning a reinforced concrete product with crowbars is undesirable - you can chop its edges.
2. After the second ring lies exactly on the edges of the first, their edges are connected by four steel plates on bolts threaded into the drilled holes. What is this instruction related to? With the need to prevent lateral displacements in the process of settlement, and at the same time to eliminate the situation when the lower rings settle, and the upper ones remain stuck in the ground.

A sign that you have reached the aquifer is a plentiful flow of water from at least 3-4 keys. Alas, the work does not end there: to ensure a steady flow of water, you need to take out at least another half a meter of soil.

Tip: to remove the water flooding the field of work will help a simple maneuver. Separation of a small pit, put a drain pump with a float switch there. If the site is not electrified, the output will be the purchase or rental of a diesel generator for a summer residence.

2kw portable generator.

Bottom filter and wall sealing

So, the mine is open to the desired depth, keys are hit at the bottom, the water level is rapidly arriving.

1. After stabilization of the water level, pump it out and clean the bottom of the liquid mud again.
2. We give the well to fill and re-pump the water - already for the arrangement of the bottom filter. It represents 2-3 layers of crushed stone of a gradually increasing fraction. If the bottom quickly swims with liquid mud, it is better to start by laying a wooden board made of larch: it is extremely resistant to decay.
3. Seams between the rings above the water level are covered with cement-sand mortar with the addition of water glass. Thus, we will prevent the ingress of rain and meltwater from the surface.
4. Clay lock will provide additional protection: approximately 20 centimeters of compacted clay are laid around the mine.

Diagram of a well with a bottom filter and a clay castle.

Security

It would seem, what dangers can be encountered when building wells in the country?

But no - it’s better to follow certain security measures here.

• In the process of excavation, it is advisable to put a candle near the bottom or inverted bucket ... not far from you. No, religious beliefs have nothing to do with it: its extinguished flame will notify you that there is not enough oxygen in the air. In this case, the shaft is ventilated by a conventional fan.
• Do not be too lazy to put on a helmet. The fall of a small stone from a height of ten meters can change your appearance beyond recognition, and not at all for the better.

No, really - don’t be too lazy to put on a helmet.

• Keep your feet away from the ring. Sifting, it will prettyly squeeze your favorite corn.
• After the bottom has moistened profusely, do not stand for long in one place. It can suck.

Water supply

If you want to organize a permanent water supply in the country, the combination of a centrifugal pump and a hydraulic accumulator with a pressure sensor or storage tank with level sensors will help to do this. Sensors allow you to automatically turn off and turn on the power supply to the pump.

The scheme with a hydraulic accumulator.

It is better to install the storage tank for providing pressure at the outlet in the attic: for example, country houses from block containers with a welded frame from the channel easily withstand an additional load of 500 - 1000 kg.

Service

As a rule, the repair of wells in the country is reduced to their cleaning of silt and other bottom sediments. The procedure is very straightforward: water is pumped out by a drainage pump to the bottom level, after which the sludge is scooped out with a bucket. It is better not to get directly to the bottom, but to lower the stairs there: even if it is sucked in, it will be much easier to pull out a lightweight structure than an adult.

As a rule, care for a well in a country house, including the removal of sludge and, less commonly, the repeated filling of joints with a solution, is required every 2-3 years.

In the photo - cleaning of bottom sediments.

Conclusion

As usual, the video in this article contains additional information. Good luck!

How to clean the well in the country with quality

How to clean the well

How to clean the well in the country is of interest to many. This not tricky design is quite common in our time.
Its purification is the key to quality water. Cleaning the well at the cottage is carried out periodically and this quality just depends on it.
Many people start to think how much it costs to clean a well in the country, there is a fairly simple answer to this, the price will be minimal if you do the work yourself. And in this option, you will do everything without hack, well, as for yourself. This topic is dedicated to this article.

Causes of water pollution in the well

The quality of the water in the well is crucial. After all, it depends on this whether it is possible to drink such raw water.
It is very important to pay attention to water purification in time. Many complain about water pollution. Why can this happen?
Let's look at the causes of such pollution. After all, many of these factors can be completely avoided.
But first you need to know them and after that we will move on to the question of how to clean the well in the country:

• The first thing that comes to mind is the ingress of an extraneous element into the water from the external environment. The options are different: from plants to small amphibians.
  The decomposition product gives a specific reaction. In this case, be sure to disinfect the water.
• If the filter layer at the bottom is very thin, it is possible that sludge has begun to appear. This entails clouding of the water and explains its unpleasant aftertaste.
• Sometimes, for various reasons, a large percentage of iron is included in the composition of water itself. It seems that the water is rusty. This can be corrected using activated carbon or using an appropriate filter.
• Due to raising the level of the well, clay or sand can get into the water. This phenomenon is provoked by the complete pumping out of water on floating soil and a violation of the tightness of the rings.

These are the most common causes, and other options are possible. To solve this problem, there are two ways: manually cleaning the well or mechanical, with a drainage pump.

We clean the well

Water purification from a well in a country house takes place in several stages. First of all, the tank is cleaned and subsequently the well water is cleaned at the cottage.
The video in this article will show the correctness of the work and from the photo you can see all the steps. See below for instructions.

Clean by hand

Manual cleaning can be carried out independently. You can attract specialists.
The technology of such purification is not complicated. Dirt can accumulate on the walls in the place where the aquifer originates or on the bottom.

We clean the walls manually

• Let's start with the walls, trash that has not drowned sticks to them. It is removed with a stiff brush.
• We use the wet cleaning method. To do this, it is necessary to pump out a little water and install a ladder.
• Brush the walls of the well from top to bottom. All dirt will be washed off with water, which must be pumped out.

Now about the bottom. Drowned trash accumulates there.
Let's figure out how to clean the bottom of the well in the country:

• It needs to be collected together with crushed stone - the top of the natural filter.
• Then you can start pumping water, it should be done several times. With the naked eye you can see how clean the water has become.
• To disinfect water, you can put special bactericidal agents on the bottom - zeolite or shungite.

Caution: Carefully check the integrity and tightness of the joints. If they are broken, carry out the necessary repairs.

Perform cleaning with a drain pump

As a rule, a drainage pump is used to pump water of varying degrees of pollution from ponds and reservoirs. Also, these pumps are suitable for a home well.
Their advantages: significant power with small dimensions. There are two types of drainage pumps - submersible and surface. All water that is pumped out must pass through the drain pump.

Caution: If any mechanical impurities are present in the water, they can damage the pump. To prevent this from happening, you must first clean the water from debris.

We submerge the pump in the well

• Best of all, use a pump with a float, which indicates the level of pumped water and turns off the device in time. This is convenient because the pump will not run idle and avoid breakdowns.
• There are also pumps that are not afraid of either dirty water, or impurities and particles up to 3 cm.
• To begin with, we place the pump from the bottom at a distance of about half a meter;
• After cleaning, water will flow back through the pipe into the well, thus creating a constant circulation;
• Dirty water will constantly flow into the nozzle of the drainage pump and the filter will become clogged, so it must be lifted to clean it.

Dirty water is discharged

Despite the advantages of the drainage pump, it cannot clean the walls. Periodically, you need to clean the walls with a brush and use disinfectants. Summer residents are advised to use brand A sodium hypochlorite.

Water disinfection

After proper cleaning, the water must be disinfected. To do this, you can apply a 20 percent bleach.
So:

• To do this, prepare the container. It is advisable to apply enameled;
• Pour chloride water into it, after which we pour lime chloride. In composition, it will be about 200 g per liter of liquid;
• Now tightly close the lid on top and stand and then drain the water;
• Now we take a brush and tie it to a stick, we should be long enough to reach the bottom of the well. We do the processing of the walls;
• After adding water to the well, this solution is added to the water. Stir with a long stick;
• Let stand a little water and after that it just needs to be pumped out. She's not drinkable. This is done until the smell of bleach disappears.

So a full cleaning of the well is carried out. It will need to be done much less often if you just put at least a tight lid. But remember, this process will still need to be periodically done.

Well-needle: an amazing do-it-yourself well

Any tank in use needs to be cleaned. And a well filled with surface water is no exception. But, even knowing the need for the regular conduct of this procedure, not all owners are ready to lay out large amounts for the services of specialists.

Some carry out cleaning on their own - the work is quite laborious and associated with certain risks. However, adhering to the methodology and observing safety precautions, it is quite possible to restore the source of water intake to its former purity without the involvement of professionals.

We will tell you why the clogging of the tank most often occurs, describe how to do preventive and comprehensive cleaning of the well with your own hands, and also give tips on servicing the water intake point.

A well-made well can last for more than a dozen years. But even a well-equipped structure becomes polluted over time.

Falling foliage, dropped foreign objects cause biological processes. And metal impurities can even worsen its condition, making it potentially dangerous to human health.

A number of signs will indicate that it is necessary to clean a well in a country house:

1. The water got an unpleasant odor and a strange taste.
2. Well, filamentous fibers began to occur in its composition.
3. Clay deposits formed on the walls of the structure.
4. Dynamic and static water levels fell.

A yellow hue indicates a high concentration of iron, green indicates active proliferation of algae, and brown-black indicates the presence of decay products of organic substances

Causes of pollution

One of the main causes of water pollution in the well is the irregular use of the structure, as a result of which it is simply silted up.

Silting often occurs if no one lives in a suburban area, and only occasionally use a well

For the same reason, it is recommended to remove filters and submersible pumping equipment from it during the break in the use of the structure so that they do not fail prematurely. It is especially important to perform these actions in the winter.

Several other problems can also be a cause of deterioration in water quality. Let's look at each in detail.

Badly closing construction cover

The well should be open only at the moment when water is extracted from it. At other times, its neck should be tightly covered with a lid. Otherwise, dust and dirt in the air will certainly fall into the mine and "do their dirty work."

A tightly closed lid protects the contents of the tank from direct sunlight, because ultraviolet light contributes to the rapid growth of algae

Incorrectly made shutter from meltwater

It should be a capital waterproof "layer" around the upper casing. The thickness of the clay castle should be at least 50-100 cm.

If this condition is not met, the overhead water will penetrate into the reservoir, which along with it carries garbage, waste products and washed out pieces of soil.

Rupture of suture joints

No matter how well the seams in the well are repaired, cracks can form in them during the annual freezing of the soil.

Through poorly sealed seams, surface groundwater seeps into the mine, which contains fertilizers and domestic wastewater. Correct the situation by closing the cracks with a mortar with the addition of liquid glass.

Offset design rings

The shift of structural elements is possible for various reasons, among them - improper installation and natural factors.

Ring Offset Options:

1. At the bottom of the trunk  - arises due to exposure to quicksand. We'll have to cover the place of separation with cement mortar
2. Pushing the upper rings  - occurs due to freezing of the soil. The sheared rings must be pulled together with thick wire pins.

To seal large joints, it is better to use “stretch” cement grade NTs-80 or 87. Material characterized by increased elasticity is used in the construction of the metro and underground tunnels.

On how well the well will be cleaned, the duration of the uninterrupted operation of the structure largely depends

In order to unconditionally get rid of contaminants and eliminate structural defects, it is necessary to determine in advance how best to clean the well and, if necessary.

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The quality of drinking water is critical to health. Therefore, you need to carefully monitor the condition of the points of its fence. In the last article we talked about, now let's talk about cleaning. Cleaning a well or a well is a simple matter, but you should know all the subtleties of this work and the sequence of its stages.

How to understand that a well needs to be cleaned

Regardless of the material from which the mine is built, deposits of organic matter and silt inevitably accumulate on its walls. They are a source of unpleasant odor of water and stably destroy the walls of the well. If the mine is extremely deep (more than 25 m), it is recommended to consult specialists to restore its full functioning. Smaller wells can be cleaned with your own hands using different tools.

Signs of siltation and contamination of the well:

• a significant decrease in water level;
• the presence in the mine of foreign objects (animals, birds, garbage, etc.);
• lack of transparency of drinking water and its color change;
• the presence of an unpleasant odor, which can intensify when the liquid is heated;
• change in the taste of water;
• visible destruction of the walls of the mine.

If the points of water intake and discharge are close to each other (closer than 15 m), the state of the water must be carefully monitored and sanitized regularly. Of particular importance is the spring period. When snow melts, ground particles inevitably get organic particles from the surface of the earth. In addition, there is a high risk of penetration of sewage into the mine.

Sanitizing deck

Work on the disinfection of drinking water is done with their own hands using disinfectants. The easiest and most accessible way for everyone is the following:

1. In a 10-12 liter bucket, dissolve 1 teaspoon of potassium permanganate or the Aquatabs tablet.
2. Poured into the well.
3. Expect 30-40 minutes.
4. They pump out dirty water and wait for the well to be filled with new and clean.

It is imperative that the pumping process is carried out correctly. During sanitation, do not completely remove the water. It is necessary to leave a layer 50-60 cm high from the bottom. Otherwise, silt will rise and additional cleaning of the mine will be required. Water treatment from a well is carried out 1-2 times a year.

Which pump to use

If well cleaning is not planned for the spring, do not use vibration pumps to pump water. They will inevitably raise sludge and will contribute to the shedding of organic matter and clay deposits from its walls into the mine. Therefore, centrifugal pumps are the best choice. Most summer residents use "Baby" or "Trickle" to provide water. These pumps are classified as vibratory type devices, so they are not suitable for sanitizing a well.

If there is no centrifugal pump, water is pumped out in buckets. This is the best way to ensure the long life of the intake point.

Self-cleaning of the well: instructions

The owner of the cottage can not always invite specialists. Therefore, it is important for every gardener to know how to clean the well with their own hands.

The procedure is as follows:

1. Visual inspection of the well and development of an action plan.
2. Preparation of necessary materials, devices and disinfectors.
3. Organization of ensuring free access to the mine.
4. Pumping water.
5. Cleaning the walls of the mine.
6. Repair work.
7. Flushing the bottom.
8. Disinfection.

Do-it-yourself cleaning of the well involves strict adherence to safety measures. This is the first thing you need to familiarize yourself with before starting work. It is important that you follow these guidelines:

1. It is advisable to clean the well with a team of three people (the first goes down, the other gives him buckets and tools, the third provides security).
2. If work is carried out at the bottom, you need to periodically change your location, since a suction process inevitably occurs.
3. Before descending into the mine, they check for the presence of dangerous gases. For this purpose, gently lower the burning candle into the well. If it goes out, work cannot be carried out. To remove gases from the mine, a cloth web with ropes tied to its corners is used. Two people evenly lower and raise it to a complete emission of gases. If there is a powerful fan, the process will be faster.
4. With that person who is in the mine, it is necessary to constantly maintain a conversation, trying not to miss the moment of a possible deterioration in his health.
5. Work is carried out using a safety belt.

Preparatory stage

How to clean a well without putting yourself in danger? Having prepared and checked all the tools necessary for this work. You can focus on the following list:

• ladder for descent into a shallow shaft;
• strong rope;
• a tripod, which will be required to facilitate the process of lowering and raising the buckets;
• a metal brush firmly fixed to a long wooden or metal handle;
• scrapers, rags;
• waders;
• buckets with a capacity of 5-8 liters (it is difficult to work with larger ones);
• cement-sand mortar for sealing damaged joints (if the well is made of concrete rings);
• vibration or drainage pump;
• gravel or crushed stone of the middle fraction (stone diameter 20-40 mm) for the filter device at the bottom of the shaft.

Since it’s easy to clean the well yourself, many do not pay enough attention to the preparation of tools and fixtures. This is a serious mistake that can lead to an accident. So, if you do not test for strength and do not strengthen the arms of the buckets, when lifting a filled tank to the surface, it can break and cripple a person inside the well.

Pay particular attention to the strength of ropes and ladders. Check them out in advance.

Cleaning the well in the country with the drain pump

It is rational to use the drainage pump in the spring or rainy summer period. At this time, a conduit saturated with debris and organics enters the well. The pump should be very powerful and capable of continuous operation 3-5 hours. Even a short break is undesirable. Do-it-yourself cleaning of the well is similarly done.

Sequencing:

1. Two pumps are simultaneously lowered into the shaft: drainage and vibration. The first will raise silt and sand from the bottom. The second is necessary for pumping dirty water to the surface.
2. The drainage pump is suspended at a distance of 40-50 cm from the bottom and fix it in this position.
3. The vibration pump is periodically lifted to the surface and the filters are cleaned.

If you work in this mode for 2 hours, at least 10 cm of bottom sediment is removed. Then they begin to clean the walls of the well, without going down into it. For this purpose, use scrapers mounted on a pole or wire of large cross-section. When the mine is again filled with water, it is pumped out using a vibration pump.

For information on how to clean the wells yourself, you can watch the video.

It shows the process of work, the materials and devices used, the sequence of actions. The video gives tips for preventing injuries.

More on Well Cleaning.

The traditional way to clean a shallow well

Do-it-yourself well cleaning is a laborious process. Such work is classified as capital and is performed in case of severe pollution of the mine. The method can be used for any wells: wooden and concrete rings. Work is carried out in the country with their own hands, but with the help of assistants.

Pre-prepare tools and appliances, provide a place for water drainage. The first stage is pumping out. To perform the task, any type of pump is suitable: vibration and centrifugal. Automation of the process allows you to pump out water as quickly as possible: in 10-20 minutes.

Do-it-yourself cleaning of the well is performed as the water decreases. Deposits from the upper part of the shaft walls are cleaned with a brush on a long handle. Then establish a solid staircase and go down into the well. As the water level decreases, the seams are inspected and sealed.

Having reached the bottom, they take out the filter layer with buckets. On the surface it is washed and reloaded into the well. If necessary, a new filter is made of sand and gravel. A layer with a thickness of 15-20 cm is sufficient for small-sized wells. Small stones are placed in the lower part of the filter, and larger stones in the upper part. To disinfect the walls of the mine use disinfectant solutions using potassium permanganate and bleach (20 g per 10 liter bucket).

When the work on cleaning the walls of the mine is completed, it is necessary to wait for the rise of water and pump it out. This is done several times. Periodically check the quality of the water, examining its transparency, taste and smell. It should be noted that in the presence of a viscous loose bottom and the absence of a filtration layer, the mine will be stably filled with muddy water. It is necessary to wait for the settling of sand and silt particles.

Water purification from a well with a strong odor is performed in this way: a disinfectant solution is poured into the shaft and covered with dense polyethylene, “sealed”. After 12 hours, the water is pumped out and the walls are washed with a hose stream. The process is repeated several times.

The complexity of cleaning a well depends on the degree of contamination and the structure of the well itself. Of course, the availability of tools and equipment for carrying out such a procedure plays a role. Therefore, think through all the steps and only then proceed to clean the well, and also do not forget to do the right one so that dirt and debris get into it less.