How to Increase Water Pressure in a Well System: Understanding Pressure and Yield
A shower that sputters. A washing machine that fills slowly. Faucets that hiss before they flow. For many homeowners, these are signs of low water pressure, but what’s really changing may be happening underground. At Well Manager, we see this pattern constantly. A water system that once ran fine begins to falter, and the fix is not always a new pump or a bigger tank. Real improvement starts with understanding what causes low water pressure and how to increase it safely by working with, not against, your well’s natural limits. The Two Forces Behind Every Well System Water pressure is the force that moves water through your home’s plumbing. It comes from your pressure tank and switch, not directly from the well. Most homes operate at 50-60 psi, which is plenty for normal use if the plumbing and tank are working correctly. Colorado State University Extension notes that even outdoor drip irrigation systems run at only 20–30 psi, so household pressure is designed to be strong. Well yiel...