When you have a problem with your well or sewer line, which professional should you call? You have to look for a plumber who can help you out. Even if you’re doing new home construction, the architect and the house designer will ask you to hire a plumber to execute the plumbing aspect of their construction plans. More often than not, they’ll need the input of professional plumbers during the design process so they can maximize the function of every component of the house. 

Some parts and systems in your house can only be installed with the collaboration with a plumber. That is why it is important. While plumbing and heating are technically trades that are different from each other, their functions overlap. For example, both their expertise is needed to properly install a water heater. So, what else can a plumber help you with?  

What is Wells? 

There are at least two types of wells that a plumber can help install in your home if no other option for a continuous water source is available. There are at least two types of wells and they are as follows: 

  1. Dug Well

Dug wells must be the oldest type of a water source used on residential properties. These wells are dug by hand down below until a water source is reached and it starts filling up the hole. The sides of these wells are reinforced for strength. It is also possible to use electricity to pump the water from the well and into a storage tank inside your home. A plumber can help you in installing this system. 

  1. Drilled Well

Drilled wells are regarded as the newer innovation compared to a dug well. Here, the well is drilled using bits. An entire length of pipe is added down the well to reach a spot where water can be obtained at a rate of at least one gallon per minute. A submersible pipe is used and the well is sealed.  

What are Sewers? 

Sewers are where the wastewater from your home is drained into. There are also two types of sewers where wastewater is directed. These are: 

  1. Municipal Sewer

The municipal sewer is where the wastewater from your home goes into every time you flush the toilet or drain something in the sink. There’s a line from your home into the municipal sewers. Disposing of wastewater this way requires a professional as they have to build the sewer following the standards set by the local government. If you intend to use this method to dispose of wastewater in your home, then you need to hire a licensed Bergen county plumber. 

  1. Septic Tank

In rural areas, the use of a septic tank is common. This is how you can use indoor toilets in homes that can’t be directly connected to the city’s sewer. A septic tank is a holding tank that breaks down solids and drains the water into the leaching field. Septic tank relies on anaerobic bacteria to break down solids and ensure that the tank won’t overflow.