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Posted on Apr 03, 2010

Continual gurgling sound coming from the well

This just started recently. A constant, loud gurgling sound is coming from the well head. The pump is about 10 years old. 60 foot residential well. The pressure in the system seems normal - tank gauge shows 50 PSI.

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The pump may be cavitating. caviation often sounds something like rocks going through a pump. this can be caused by the suction line or strainer of the pump is plugged. if continues to run the pump will have unrepairable damage to the casing and will the to be replaced.

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