Affix pressure gauge with hose-bib adapter
to outside hose bib faucet or laundy sink faucet. (These pressure
gauges are available from AWS or your local hardware store).
3.
Turn on hose bib or faucet and
note pressure in
lbs per square inch, (PSI).
4.
sample as close to pressure tank
as possible, or collect sample from cold water faucet before
any filters or water treatment system. Run water for at least
10 minutes from well to get accurate sample.
Note: 2.2 feet
of elevation equals 1 psi. If your pump produces 40 psi and
is 10 ft lower than the house then you would have approximately
33 psi in the house.
