On a well in Fairfax? You are not alone.
Most of Fairfax is on public water. That makes it harder to find someone who knows wells when yours stops working. Outlying lots in the 22030, 22031, 22032 and 22033 ZIP codes can still depend on a private well, and those wells need the same care as any farm well.
Wells are what we know. Oasis Well Service works on wells and water systems, not city water lines. Pumps, tanks, testing, treatment and the lines between the well and the house are our whole job, and have been since 1987.
Calling us from Fairfax
Traffic on I-66, Route 50 and Route 236 can be slow, so we plan the visit around it. So call 703-791-3981 first. We can often diagnose by phone and tell you if the trip is needed.
The diagnosis is free, within reason. We start on the phone.
Well pump repair in Fairfax: the common problems
Low water pressure
Weak pressure can come from the pump, the pressure tank, or the switch setting. Our post on low water pressure on a well walks through the causes.
Cloudy water
Cloudy water can mean air in the lines, sediment, or surface water getting in. A water test helps sort it out. See cloudy well water causes.
No water at all
Check the well breaker. If it is tripped or nothing looks wrong, turn it off and call 703-776-0996.
When you need a new pump
We replace well pumps with Gould, Myers or Grundfos, backed by a 5-year warranty on the install. Work meets county code.
Why a Fairfax well owner should test
Private well owners are responsible for their own water quality. Nobody tests it for you. Annual bacteria testing is widely recommended, and it makes sense to test after flooding, after work on the well, or when you buy a home.
If a test turns up bacteria, the fix usually starts with finding how it gets in, such as a loose cap or a cracked casing. We handle well casing repair and sanitary caps and UV disinfection.
Fairfax County has no hub page of its own, so see our Prince William County well services page next door. Nearby well areas: Clifton and Centreville.