How Much Water Do I Have in My Well?
Understanding how much water is in your well is crucial for managing your household’s water usage. A reliable water level monitoring system can provide real-time data on the amount of water in your well, helping you make informed decisions about your water consumption. The PTLevel not only monitors your well but also offers a running history of up to one month, giving you a clear picture of your well’s water levels over time. In addition, with the ability to send notifications via email or SMS, you’ll always know when your water levels are getting low. Getting notified at a water level that you decide can make all the difference.
To calculate your well volume: For rectangular prism wells, just measure the length (L) by the width (W) by the height (H). Measurements in cm divided by 1000 gives volume in litres. Measurements in feet x 6.2 gives volume in imperial gallons. To calculate volume of cylinder wells, just multiply π x radius-squared x height.
For drilled wells as deep as 70′
How Far Does My Well Level Drop During Usage?
Have you ever wondered how much your well’s water level drops when you shower, water the lawn, or do laundry? The PTLevel can provide answers by tracking how your well responds to various water demands. By monitoring you can see exactly how much your well is impacted by daily activities. This insight can help you optimize water usage and ensure your well can meet your household’s needs without running dry.
Fun Fact: It took 73 minutes for a toilet running to drain a 150 gallon RO tank to 24 gallons. Review the 3 pictures below to see how the PTLevel tracked that data and alerted to the problem.
Are Neighboring Properties Affecting My Well Supply?
In some areas, multiple properties may draw water from the same aquifer, potentially affecting each other’s supply. If you’ve noticed fluctuations in your well’s water levels that don’t correspond with your own usage, it might be worth investigating whether neighboring properties are impacting your well. The PTLevel’s continuous monitoring can help you track these changes.
Also, it might not be the neighbours using your water! Did you know willow trees drink up to 100 gallons of water per day? If your dug well is near shallow-root trees like willows, then the trees could be to blame.
The Benefits of a Well Water Level Monitoring System
A water level monitoring system like the PTLevel does more than just keep track of your well’s water levels. It can alert you to trends in water usage, identify potential issues like broken or leaking pipes, and notify you when your water levels reach critical points. By receiving alerts via text or email, you can adjust your water usage accordingly, preventing unexpected shortages and ensuring that your well remains a reliable source of water. There are many benefits to turning your well into a Smart Well!
The Right Monitoring System for Wells
We get it, the $30-$50 water level monitoring systems are tempting – but be informed with what you’re getting! Often the very inexpensive systems are made with ultrasonic sensors which are prone to fogging up and freezing, rendering them useless. Or their “long range” capabilities are only 3 meters. Some other systems seem great, but you have to pay a monthly fee to access your data! And even others seem perfect, except you have to be on-site or right beside the system to collect the data. As a result, before you buy understand what you’re looking for and make sure it checks all of the boxes!
The PTLevel is designed to operate in extreme weather conditions, ensuring accurate and reliable monitoring no matter the season. The Long Range Wireless PTLevel has a range of up to 1km. It uses a robust pressure sensor system which can handle ice, snow, rain, freezing conditions, and even extreme heat. Whether you live in an area with harsh winters or hot summers, the PTLevel is built to withstand the elements and providing you with vital information about your well’s water levels. You do not have to pay monthly for your data – it’s all included! (Yes you can upgrade to premium where you can get additional features. Eg. multiple alert recipients, unlimited alert points, and 2 years of level history. Even without upgrading, you still get all of the basic features including 1 month of history, 2 alert points, sharing with your water delivery company, and more). And as always, you can access your PTLevel data anywhere on any device; with the App or through a browser.
Conclusion
Water well level monitoring is essential for managing your water supply effectively, especially if you rely on a well for your household’s needs. With the right well monitoring system you can gain valuable insights into your water usage. Insights like detecting potential issues early, and ensure that your well remains a dependable source of water. Don’t wait until your well runs dry—invest in a PTLevel monitoring system today and take control of your water supply.