Originally Posted By: rwand1
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Brien
Good question. However several things will affect flow test. These include, well type, (bored or drilled), depth, submersible pump, or jet pump, recovery rate, static level, draw down level, et ceteras.
It may be the pump intake is not far enough down the well or that the well is not recoverying quickly enough to meet demand. You would be wise to hire a licensed well technician licensed by the Ministry of the Environment to assess the well and other factors. Most mortgage companies will want some assurance that the property they are financing have sufficient water to service the residence and will want a flow rate test performed.
Just my experience.
Raymond Wand
Alton, ON
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Raymond Wand
Alton, ON
The value of experience is not in seeing much,
but in seeing wisely. - Sir William Osler 1905
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Registered Home Inspector (OAHI)
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