It finally happened. In the wee hours of August 5 2009 the neighborhood well pump stopped pumping water.Neighbors seemed to take notice the problem almost immediately. At least six calls were put in to Washington Water complaining of no water before 7am. The pump had last been replaced in 1978 putting it about 15 years overdue for replacement. Water was restored to the system by about 2pm that day. It was noted that the old pumps intake screen was clogged which may have contributed to the unwanted debris found in our water over the last several years. The clogged filter may also have put a strain on the pump assisting in the pumps breakdown.
Some statistics of interest: The new pump is 50% more powerful at 3 HP, has a stainless
impellor as opposed to plastic and has an output of 40 gallons per minute, the new pump is warranted a full 30 years - 15 more than the old one (the old pump apparently did not know this). The well was found to be 69' 3" deep and had 10 ' of standing water - which is a good supply. 
Pictures show; well crane. closeup of old well pump, neighbors and crew gathered at the well.
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