Private Water Supply Servicing & Maintenance
“We moved in, and nobody explained what any of this needs.”
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Make sense of your private water supply
“I know what is happening at the property. I do not know what to call it.”
Start with the question that sounds familiar. These guides explain sources, equipment and owner situations, with clear routes to discuss the work with JN.
Looking after your supply
Private Water Testing & Analysis
“The water looks clear. Do we know what is in it?”
Read this guidePrivate Water Supply Records & Handover
“There is a folder of paperwork, but nothing explains how it fits together.”
Read this guideUnderstanding Private Drinking Water
“It has always tasted fine. Is that enough reassurance?”
Read this guideTaking Over an Unfamiliar Private Supply
“We have the keys, but nobody showed us the water system.”
Read this guidePumps & pressure
Private Water Supply Repairs & Fault Finding
“We had water yesterday. This morning there is nothing.”
Read this guidePrivate Water Pump Repairs & Replacement
“Does the pump really need replacing?”
Read this guidePrivate Water Pump Installation
“There is water available, but how do we get it where it is needed?”
Read this guideLow Private Water Pressure
“The shower drops as soon as somebody opens another tap.”
Read this guideNo Water from a Private Supply
“The taps have stopped, but I can hear the pump.”
Read this guideWater Pump Starting & Stopping
“It starts again when nobody is using the water.”
Read this guideWater Pump Keeps Tripping
“We reset it, and it happens again.”
Read this guideWater Pump Will Not Stop
“Everything is turned off, but the pump is still running.”
Read this guidePump Controls, Vessels & Alarms
“There is a light on the box. What is it telling us?”
Read this guideSources & systems
Private Water Supply Installation
“Can we make this source work for the property?”
Read this guideWater Storage Tanks & Booster Pumps
“Is the problem too little storage or too little pressure?”
Read this guideSpring Collection Chambers & Cleaning
“The filters are indoors. Could the problem start outside?”
Read this guidePrivate Water Source Inspection & Protection
“We keep treating the symptoms. What is happening at the source?”
Read this guideBorehole Water Systems
“We have a borehole, but we do not know much about the equipment.”
Read this guideSpring Water Systems
“It comes from the hill, but what happens between there and the house?”
Read this guideWell & Surface Water Supplies
“The previous owner called it a well. Is that enough information?”
Read this guideWater quality & treatment
Private Water Filtration & Treatment
“Which of these filters is actually doing what?”
Read this guideUV Water Treatment & Servicing
“The UV lamp is on. Is that all we need to know?”
Read this guideAcidic Water & pH Correction
“The report says low pH. What does that mean for the system?”
Read this guideIron & Manganese Water Treatment
“I clean the basin, and the stains come straight back.”
Read this guideSediment & Particle Filtration
“We seem to be changing this cartridge all the time.”
Read this guideBrown, Cloudy or Changing Water
“It is usually clear. Why has it changed?”
Read this guideUnusual Water Taste or Smell
“Something tastes different, and we cannot put our finger on it.”
Read this guidePrivate Water Failed a Test
“There is a red result on the report. What happens next?”
Read this guideHard Water & Water Softeners
“Would a softener help with the scale?”
Read this guideHomes, farms & guests
Shared Private Water Supplies
“Three homes use it. Who needs to agree the work?”
Read this guideHoliday Park & Lodge Water Systems
“It is fine in the quiet season. The trouble starts when every unit is full.”
Read this guideFarm Private Water Systems
“The farmhouse is only one part of what the source supplies.”
Read this guideBuying a House with Private Water
“We love the house. What do we need to understand about its water?”
Read this guideHoliday Cottage & Let-Property Water
“The owner is away. Who looks after the water between bookings?”
Read this guidePlanning work
Private Water Supply Costs & Quotations
“What will it cost to make this work properly?”
Read this guidePrivate Water Supply Upgrades
“The system was fitted for a smaller property.”
Read this guideLooking for help near your property?
Find your nearest main place or a smaller village and rural valley, with property questions and links to the relevant council guidance.
Choose a Cumbria areaTell JN about your private water supply
Tell us the site postcode and the problem or improvement you have in mind. We can discuss the supply, scope and current availability for your property.
Spring and borehole water treatment in Cumbria
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Spring water supplies
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Borehole water supplies