Why you shouldn’t fill your pool with your well

If you are wondering whether you can fill a swimming pool from a well, you should know that it can potentially damage the well pump for several reasons and even empty your well of water for an indefinite period :

• Overuse: Filling a pool requires a lot of water, which can overload the well pump. If the pump runs continuously for a long period without rest, it may overheat and become damaged.
• Insufficient priming: If the pump is not properly primed, i.e. filled with water before starting up, it may be damaged. A pump running empty can overheat and cause serious damage to the motor.
• Low water level: If the water level in the well is too low, the pump may draw in air instead of water. This can lead to air ingress, which can damage the pump.

If you still decide to fill your pool yourself, it’s important to keep a close eye on the pump when filling the pool from a well, and to take precautions to avoid overloading the pump or running it empty, which could be fatal or greatly reduce its lifespan.

Recommendation:

It’s better to call in a professional pumping service to fill the pool with a water tank, rather than use your well and risk damaging your entire drinking water system.